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:

Net Profit Margin Ratio

An indicator of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue.

Total Asset Turnover

A financial gauge assessing how well a company employs its assets to create sales turnover.

Cash Dividend

A payout in cash form from a corporation's profits to the individuals holding its shares.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' equity represents the ownership interest of shareholders in the assets of a corporation, after deducting liabilities.