A US Auto Maker Plans to Build Two More Plants in in China

question 23

Short Answer

A U.S. auto maker plans to build two more plants in China as it aims to harness continued growth in Asia. The company estimates that it must make annual investments of $40 million over a 8- year period. How much would the company have to invest now at an interest rate of 3% per year to sufficiently provide for the annual payments, if the first payment will begin 4 years from now?

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The particular combination of debt and equity used by a firm to finance its overall operations and growth.

Break Even

The point at which total costs and total revenue are equal, meaning there is no net loss or gain.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Variable Cost

Variable cost refers to expenses that change in proportion to the activity or volume of production or sales in a business.