Story Company Is Investing in a Giant Crane

question 22

Multiple Choice

Story Company is investing in a giant crane.It is expected to cost $6.0 million in initial investment,and it is expected to generate an end-of-year after-tax cash flow of $3.0 million each year for three years.Calculate the NPV at 12%.

• A)$2.4 million
• B)$1.2 million
• C)$0.80 million
• D)$0.20 million

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Definitions:

Budget Variance

The difference between budgeted or planned financial activity and the actual financial performance.

Fixed Overhead

Costs that do not change with the level of production or business activity, such as rent, salaries of permanent staff, and insurance.

Volume Variance

The difference between the budgeted and actual volume of units sold or produced, impacting direct materials, direct labor, and overhead costs.

Fixed Overhead

The regular, recurring expenses that are not affected by the level of business activity, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.