Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 52

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
If managed effectively,Rearden Metal will have assets with a market value of $200 million,$300 million,or $400 million next year,with each outcome being equally likely.Managers,however,may decide to engage in wasteful empire building,which will reduce Rearden's market value by $20 million in all cases.Managers may also increase the risk of the firm,changing the probability of each outcome to 50%,5%,and 45% respectively.
-What is the expected value of Rearden's assets if it were run efficiently?

• A)$265 million
• B)$280 million
• C)$295 million
• D)$300 million

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Definitions:

Warranty Expense

Costs associated with the repair or replacement of faulty products that a company sells, under its warranty policy.

Journal Entry

A record of a financial transaction in the general journal or other ledger, representing debits and credits to accounts.

Fringe Benefits

Benefits provided to employees in addition to wages and salaries.

Revenues And Expenses

The income a business earns from its operations and the costs incurred to generate that income.