The Following Data on a Merger Is Given Firm a Has Proposed to Acquire Firm B at a l

question 25

Multiple Choice

The following data on a merger is given: $$\begin{array} { l c l l } & \text { Firm A } & \text { Firm B Firm AB } \\\text { Price per share } & \$ 100 & \$ 10 & \\\text { Total earnings } & \$ 500 & \$ 300 & \\\text { Shares outstanding } & 100 & 40 & \\\text { Total value } & \$ 10,000 & \$ 400 & \$ 11,000\end{array}$$
Firm A has proposed to acquire Firm B at a price of $20 per share for Firm B's stock.Calculate the NPV of the merger.

• A)$200
• B)$400
• C)$600
• D)$150

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Definitions:

Economic Costs

The total value of all resources used in the production of a good or service, including both explicit and implicit costs.

Normal Rate

A term often used to refer to the standard or commonly accepted rate for a financial or economic measurement, but can vary by context.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision or investment.

Economic Profits

Profits exceeding the opportunity costs of all resources employed, reflecting a return beyond the normal profit level.