What Effect Is Expected at the End of the Life

question 18

Multiple Choice

What effect is expected at the end of the life of a project that initially required a $20,000 increase in net working capital?

• A) The $20,000 must now be paid by the firm.
• B) The firm receives a $20,000 cash inflow.
• C) Taxable income is reduced by $20,000.
• D) No effects are expected from sunk costs.

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Definitions:

Revolving Credit

A credit line allowing the borrower to use, repay, and reuse funds up to a certain limit.

Guaranteed Line

A credit line that is assured to be available to the borrower by the lender, typically used to ensure liquidity for businesses.

Compensating Balances

Minimum cash balances that a business agrees to maintain in its account as part of a loan agreement, often used to reduce the lender's risk.

Pledging Agreement

An agreement where a borrower pledges an asset as collateral to secure a loan, ensuring the lender can seize the asset if the loan defaults.