A Potential Investor Is Willing to Provide $500,000 in First-Round

question 33

Multiple Choice

A potential investor is willing to provide $500,000 in first-round financing with the expectation of a 50% annual compound rate of return over the next five years. Founders currently hold 1,000,000 million shares of stock. The venture is expected to produce $500,000 in net income in year 5. A similar firm with annual net income of $1,000,000 sold shares to the public for $10,000,000. What is the post-money valuation?

• A)$658,354
• B)$499,954
• C)$408,377
• D)$249,977

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Definitions:

Fallacy of Affirming the Consequent

A logical fallacy that occurs when, from an if-then statement, one incorrectly infers the if-part solely from the then-part.

Affirming the Consequent

A logical fallacy in which a conclusion is incorrectly derived from a conditional statement (if A, then B; B, therefore A).

Straw Man Fallacy

A logical fallacy that involves misrepresenting an argument to make it easier to attack.

Appeal to Emotion

A logical fallacy where an argument is made by manipulating the emotions of the audience rather than by using valid reasoning.