Exhibit 12.7 Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)

question 82

Multiple Choice

Exhibit 12.7
Use the Information Below for the Following Problem(S)
You are using the free cash flow to equity (FCFE) technique to analyze U.S. equity market. The beginning FCFE is $90 and the required rate of return is 10%. Free cash flows are expected to grow at a 10% rate for the next two years and then grow at a constant rate of 7% forever.
-Refer to Exhibit 12.7.What is the estimated value of the U.S.market today using the FCFE approach?

• A) 2,852
• B) 2,918
• C) 3,210
• D) 3,390
• E) 3,884

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead

Costs that vary with the level of production output, such as materials, utilities, and commissions, contrary to fixed overheads.

Total Direct Materials Cost Variance

The difference between the budgeted cost of direct materials and the actual cost incurred for the materials.

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the manufacturing of a product and can be easily traced to it.

Controllable Variance

The difference between expected and actual costs that managers have the power to influence directly.