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question 72

Multiple Choice

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Consider a project with free cash flows in one year of $90,000 in a weak economy or $117,000 in a strong economy,with each outcome being equally likely.The initial investment required for the project is $80,000,and the project's cost of capital is 15%.The risk-free interest rate is 5%.
-Suppose that to raise the funds for the initial investment the firm borrows $40,000 at the risk-free rate and issues new equity to cover the remainder.In this situation,the value of the firm's levered equity from the project is closest to:

• A)$0.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$90,000.
• D)$40,000.

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Accounts Receivable

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Indirect Method

A technique used in cash flow statement preparation where net income is adjusted for non-cash transactions and changes in working capital to arrive at operating cash flow.