Taussig Technologies Is Considering Two Potential Projects, X and Y

question 23

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 data: 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.

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Definitions:

Purchased

Refers to the acquisition of goods or services in exchange for money or its equivalent.

Unadjusted Cost

This term refers to the original cost of an asset or operation before any adjustments such as depreciation, inflation, or market changes are applied.

Cost of Goods Sold

The direct expenses tied to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Schedule of Cost

An organized list detailing the costs associated with a project or production process, often used for budgeting and control.