Wyatt Oil Just Reported That a Major Fire Destroyed One

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Wyatt Oil just reported that a major fire destroyed one of its oil production facilities in Colorado.While the facility was fully insured,the loss of oil production will decrease Wyatt's free cash flow by $120 million at the end of this year and by $80 million at the end of next year.Wyatt has 50 million shares outstanding and has a weighted average cost of capital of 9%.Assuming the value of Wyatt's debt is not affected by this event,the expected decrease in Wyatt's stock price is closest to:

• A)$2.00.
• B)$3.55.
• C)$3.87.
• D)$4.00.

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Definitions:

Predetermined Overhead Rate

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Machine-Hours

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Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit, determining the selling price.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

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