A Project Anticipates Net Cash Inflows of $10,000 at the End

question 36

Multiple Choice

A project anticipates net cash inflows of $10,000 at the end of year 1, with that amount increasing at the expected 4% rate of inflation over the subsequent 4 years. The initial project cost is $12,800. Calculate the real present value of this 5-year cash stream if the firm employs a nominal discount rate of 10.76%.

• A) $33,522.30
• B) $28,756.79
• C) $33,294.07
• D)$26,311.15

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs, excluding fixed overhead.

Units Manufactured

The total quantity of products completed and ready for sale or use at the end of an accounting period.

Variable Costing

A costing method where only variable production costs are assigned to inventory and fixed overhead expenses are treated as period costs.

Fixed Factory Overhead

The regular, consistent expenses involved in operating a factory that do not vary with production volume, including costs like rent, salaries of permanent staff, and utility bills.