Mrs Lester Has the Choice Between Two Transactions

question 53

Multiple Choice

Mrs. Lester has the choice between two transactions. Transaction A will generate $175,000 taxable cash flow in the current year (year 0) . Transaction B will generate $160,000 cash flow in the current year, but Mrs. Lester will not be required to report $160,000 income for two years (year 2) . Mrs. Lester has a 40% marginal tax rate and uses a 9% discount rate to compute NPV. Use Appendix A of your textbook provided to determine which of the following statements is true?

• A) Mrs. Lester should choose transaction A because it generates more before-tax cash flow than transaction B.
• B) Mrs. Lester should choose transaction A because its NPV exceeds transaction B's NPV.
• C) Mrs. Lester should choose transaction B because the tax cost is deferred one year.
• D) Mrs. Lester should choose transaction B because its NPV exceeds transaction A's NPV.

Comprehend how Monte Carlo simulation utilizes random numbers.

Recognize the flexibility in simulation with respect to probability distributions.

Identify the advantages and disadvantages of using simulation models.

Understand the foundational principles behind simulation.

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