Barrel Corporation, Which Is Subject to a 30% Income Tax

question 120

Multiple Choice

Barrel Corporation, which is subject to a 30% income tax rate, is considering a $420,000 asset that will result in the following over its six-year life:
Average revenue: $920,000
Average operating expenses (excluding depreciation) : $770,000
Average depreciation: $70,000
The after-tax accounting rate of return on the initial investment is:

• A) 13.33%.
• B) 19.05%.
• C) 25.00%.
• D) 35.71%.
• E) None of the answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Value

The actual, inherent worth of an asset or company, not necessarily matching its current market value.

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Coupon Rate

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Coupon Rate

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