Uptown Promotions Has Three Divisions

question 19

Multiple Choice

Uptown Promotions has three divisions. As part of the planning process, the CFO requested that each division submit its capital budgeting proposals for next year. These proposals represent positive net present value projects that fall within the long-range plans of the firm. The requests from the divisions are $4.2 million, $3.1 million, and $6.8 million, respectively. For the firm as a whole, Uptown Promotions is limited to spending $10 million for new projects next year. This is an example of:

• A)scenario analysis.
• B)sensitivity analysis.
• C)determining operating leverage.
• D)soft rationing.
• E)hard rationing.

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Definitions:

Interest Expense

The cost incurred by an entity for borrowed funds, which is considered a non-operating expense shown on the income statement.

Face Value

The nominal or dollar value printed on a security or a financial instrument, such as a bond or stock, representing its legal worth.

Bonds Issued

Debt securities sold by a company or government to investors to raise capital.

Callable Bonds

Bonds that can be redeemed by the issuer before their maturity date at a specified price.