Taussig Technologies Is Considering Two Potential Projects, X and Y

question 20

Multiple Choice

Taussig Technologies is considering two potential projects, X and Y. In assessing the projects' risks, the company estimated the beta of each project versus both the company's other assets and the stock market, and it also conducted thorough scenario and simulation analyses. This research produced the following numbers: Project X Project Y
Expected NPV $350,000 $350,000
Standard deviation (sNPV) Project beta (vs. market) Correlation of the project cash flows with cash flows from currently existing projects. Cash flows are not correlated with the cash flows from existing projects. Cash flows are highly correlated with the cash flows from existing projects.
Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Project X has more stand-alone risk than Project Y.
• B) Project X has more corporate (or within-firm) risk than Project Y.
• C) Project X has more market risk than Project Y.
• D) Project X has the same level of corporate risk as Project Y.
• E) Project X has less market risk than Project Y.

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Definitions:

Expected Returns

Expected returns are the anticipated profit or loss from an investment, reflecting the potential financial gains or risks based on historical data and market trends.

Investment Demanded

Investment demanded refers to the total amount of spending by businesses and individuals on capital goods like machinery, buildings, and technology, to increase future productivity.

Interest Rate

The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, often expressed as an annual percentage.

Uncertainty

The lack of complete certainty in situations, often due to incomplete information, that affects decision-making processes in economics and finance.