Norris Production Company (NPC)NPC Is Considering Whether to Make the Investment

question 31

Multiple Choice

Norris Production Company (NPC) NPC is considering whether to make the investment today or to wait a year to find out about the FDA's decision. If it waits a year, the project's up-front cost at t = 1 will remain at $2,500, the subsequent cash flows will remain at $750 per year if the competitor's product is rejected and $50 per year if the alternative product is approved. However, if NPC decides to wait, the subsequent cash flows will be received only for six years (t = 2 ... 7) This is a risky project, so a WACC of 16.0% is to be used. If NPC chooses to wait a year before proceeding, what is the value of the timing option today?

• A) $124.22
• B) $138.02
• C) $153.36
• D) $170.40
• E) $187.44

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Definitions:

Multiplier

An economic factor that quantifies the additional economic activity generated from an initial injection of spending.

Equilibrium Real GDP

is the level of Gross Domestic Product where aggregate demand equals aggregate supply, resulting in a stable economy without inflationary or recessionary gaps.

Investment

The act of allocating resources, usually financial, with the expectation of generating an income or profit, such as purchasing stocks, bonds, or real estate.

Inflationary GDP Gap

A situation where actual gross domestic product exceeds the potential GDP, leading to upward pressure on prices and inflation.