Wicker Corporation Is Determining Whether to Support $100,000 of Its

question 126

Multiple Choice

Wicker Corporation is determining whether to support $100,000 of its permanent current assets with a bank note or a short-term bond.The firm's bank offers a two-year note where the firm will receive $100,000 and repay $118,810 at the end of two years.The firm has the option to renew the loan at market rates.As an alternative,the firm can sell its own 8.5 percent annual coupon bonds,with $1,000 face value and 2-year maturity,at a price of $973.97.Comparing the cost of the two alternatives,how many percentage points lower is the interest rate on the less expensive debt instrument?

• A) 0%;the rates are equal.
• B) 1.2%
• C) 1.0%
• D) 1.8%
• E) 0.6%

Identify and differentiate between key cash flow concepts in capital budgeting, including future cash flows and their relevance.

Calculate the payback period for investments with both uniform and uneven cash flow patterns.

Understand the significance of the hurdle rate in capital budgeting decisions and its common benchmarks.

Recognize the importance of considering the time value of money in capital investment decisions, particularly through methods like net present value (NPV).

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