Underwater Experimental Is Considering a Project Which Requires the Purchase

question 70

Multiple Choice

Underwater Experimental is considering a project which requires the purchase of $498,000 of fixed assets. The net present value of the project is $22,500. Equity shares will be issued as the sole means of financing the project. What will the new book value per share be after the project is implemented given the following current information on the firm?

• A)$13.25
• B)$13.70
• C)$14.23
• D)$14.94
• E)$15.60

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