Lennon, Inc

question 53

Multiple Choice

Lennon, Inc. is considering a five-year project that has an initial outlay or cost of $80,000. The respective future cash inflows from its project for years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are: $15,000, $25,000, $35,000, $45,000, and $55,000. Lennon uses the internal rate of return method to evaluate projects. What is Lennon's IRR?

• A) The IRR is less than 22.50%.
• B) The IRR is about 24.16%.
• C) The IRR is about 26.16%.
• D) The IRR is over 26.50%.

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Definitions:

Unrealized Loss

A loss that results from holding an asset that has decreased in value, but the asset has not yet been sold.

Deferred Tax Asset

This asset arises when a company pays more taxes to the government than it currently owes in its financial statements, to be used for future tax relief.

Pre-Tax Income

Earnings before taxes (EBT), calculated as a company's total revenues minus expenses, excluding income taxes, during a reporting period.

Realized Gain

The profit earned from selling an asset for more than its purchase price, indicating a successful investment.