Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 35

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Nielson Motors has a debt-equity ratio of 1.8,an equity beta of 1.6,and a debt beta of 0.20.It is currently evaluating the following projects,none of which would change Nielson's volatility. (All amounts are in $millions. )
-Nielson Motors should accept those projects with profitability indices greater than:

• A)0.15.
• B)0.175.
• C)0.20.
• D)0.225.

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Definitions:

Profit Margin

A financial metric expressing the ratio of a company's net income to its sales, demonstrating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the cost of goods sold.

Equivalent Annual Cost

A financial analysis approach to compare the cost-effectiveness of different assets with differing lifespans by calculating their annual costs.

CCA Class

In Canada, Capital Cost Allowance Classes refer to categories under which business assets are placed for the purpose of depreciation calculation for tax purposes.

Maintenance Costs

Expenses incurred to keep an asset in good working condition or to repair it so it continues to operate effectively.