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

question 122

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 Increase fixed costs by $200
• Present value of $200 at 12% for 1 year = $178.57.

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