What Is the NPV of a 6-Year Project That Costs

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the NPV of a 6-year project that costs $100,000,has annual revenues of $50,000 and costs of $15,000? Assume the investment can be depreciated for tax purposes straight-line over 6 years,the corporate tax rate is 35%,and the discount rate is 14%.

• A) −$15,560.04
• B) $11,151.08
• C) $3,411.14
• D) $14,782.09

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Definitions:

Order Processing

The sequence of steps taken by a company to fulfill a customer order, from order receipt to delivery, including invoicing and shipment.

Idle Capacity

Unused or underused production capacity, where the facility is capable of producing more but is not due to lack of demand or other factors.

Activity-Based Costing

This costing method assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific activities, thus providing a more accurate reflection of the costs associated with producing specific products or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production of a product, including indirect materials, indirect labor, and other expenses such as depreciation and maintenance.