What Is the Equivalent Annual Cost for a Project That

question 52

Multiple Choice

What is the equivalent annual cost for a project that requires a $40,000 investment at time-period zero, and a $10,000 annual expense during each of the next 4 years, if the opportunity cost of capital is 10 percent?

• A)$20,000.00
• B)$21,356.95
• C)$22,618.83
• D)$25,237.66 NPV = 40,000 + 10,000

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Definitions:

Negative Goodwill

Occurs when the price paid for an acquisition is less than the fair market value of its net tangible assets, often recognized as a gain in the acquirer's financial statements.

Consolidated SFP

Consolidated Statement of Financial Position; a financial statement that presents the total assets, liabilities, and equity of a parent company and its subsidiaries as one single entity.

Joint Venture

A business arrangement where two or more parties agree to pool their resources for the purpose of accomplishing a specific task or business activity.

Negative Goodwill

A financial situation where the price paid for an acquisition is less than the fair market value of its net tangible assets.