Suppose Your Firm Is Considering Investing in a Project with the Cash

question 67

Multiple Choice

Suppose your firm is considering investing in a project with the cash flows shown as follows, that the required rate of return on projects of this risk class is 12 percent, and that the maximum allowable payback and discounted payback statistic for the project are two and two and a half years, respectively. $$\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Time } & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\hline \text { Cash Flow } & - 125,000 & 65,000 & 78,000 & 105,000 & 105,000 & 25,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)0.23 years, accept
• B)1.77 years, accept
• C)2 years, accept
• D)4.33 years, reject

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A cash flow statement preparation approach that lists major classes of gross cash receipts and payments.

Investing Activities

A section of the cash flow statement of a company which documents the buying and selling of long-term assets, including property, plant, and equipment.

Financing Activities

Transactions that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity capital or borrowings of the entity.

Operating Activities

Transactions related to the primary operations of the business, such as cash received from sales of goods or services.