Maddie Noticed That Many Students on Campus Had T-Shirts and Sweatshirts

question 136

Multiple Choice

Maddie noticed that many students on campus had t-shirts and sweatshirts with Greek organization letters or club names on them. Recognizing that there was a huge market for this attire, Maddie rented a store front and a silk screening machine to get into the t-shirt business. Maddie's rent is $1,000 a month, including utilities. The silk screen machine leases for $300 a month. Maddie can buy blank t-shirts for $6 each and sweatshirts for $10 each. Maddie calculated the cost of materials for the silk screening at $2 per unit. Considering only the figures presented above, what is the variable cost for a t-shirt Maddie silk screens?

• A) $8 a unit
• B) $6 a unit
• C) $10 a unit
• D) $4 a unit

Recognize the value and types of real options in capital budgeting.

Understand how risk in cash flow estimation affects capital budgeting decisions.

Grasp the relevance of portfolio theory and other risk adjustment methods in capital budgeting.

Learn about the challenges and drawbacks of simulation approaches in risk assessment.

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Definitions:

NPVs

NPVs, or Net Present Values, is a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.

Expansion

The process by which a company grows in size, scope, or production capacity, often through increased output or market presence.

Products

Goods or services offered by a company to customers in the marketplace.

Crossover Rate

The rate of return at which two projects have the same net present value; used in capital budgeting to evaluate the desirability of investments or projects.