Use the Tables for the Question(s) Below

question 19

Multiple Choice

Use the tables for the question(s) below.
Estimated 2005 Income Statement and Balance Sheet Data for Ideko Corporation
The following are financial ratios for three comparable companies:

-Based upon the average EV/Sales ratio of the comparable firms,Ideko's target economic value is closest to:

• A) $191 million
• B) $155 million
• C) $165 million
• D) $157 million
• E) $193 million

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Definitions:

Explicit Cost

Direct, out-of-pocket payments for goods or services that a company incurs in the course of doing business.

Economic Profit

The difference between the total revenue received by a firm and the total cost of all resources used, including opportunity costs.

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision. It represents the benefits an individual, investor or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Implicit Rate

The implied rate of return that is not explicitly stated, often used in the context of comparing the cost of borrowing to the rate of return on investments.