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You own a small manufacturing plant that currently generates revenues of $2 million per year.Next year,based upon a decision on a long-term government contract,your revenues will either increase by 20% or decrease by 25%,with equal probability,and stay at that level as long as you operate the plant.Other costs run $1.6 million per year.You can sell the plant at any time to a large conglomerate for $5 million and your cost of capital is 10%.
-Assume that you are not able to sell the plant,but you are able to shut down the plant,at no cost,at any time.Draw a decision tree detailing this problem.

Differentiate between capital structure and working capital decisions.

Comprehend the factors important in evaluating a capital budgeting decision, including size, timing, and risk of cash flows.

Understand the tax implications and financial treatment of partnership income.

Identify the criteria for capital expenditure project acceptance.

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Connector Division

A segment or branch of a company that is responsible for joining or integrating other segments' products or services.

Transmission Division

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The amount of revenue remaining after subtracting variable costs, contributing towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Motor Division

A specialized business unit within a larger company focused on the production and sale of motor vehicles or related components.