What Happens to the NPV of a One-Year Project If

question 129

Multiple Choice

What happens to the NPV of a one-year project if fixed costs are increased from $400 to $600, the firm is not profitable, has a 15% tax rate and employs a 12% cost of capital?

• A)NPV decreases by $200.00
• B)NPV decreases by $178.57
• C)NPV decreases by $130.00
• D)NPV decreases by $113.04

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Definitions:

Required Reserves

The minimum amount of reserves a bank needs to hold as mandated by central banks to ensure financial stability and liquidity.

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Original Maturity

The initial fixed period for which a financial instrument, such as a bond or loan, is issued before it is due for repayment.

Required Reserves

The least amount of money that a bank is required to keep on hand as a safeguard for deposits, in compliance with the rules set by central bank authorities.