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question 72

Multiple Choice

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Consider a project with free cash flows in one year of $90,000 in a weak economy or $117,000 in a strong economy,with each outcome being equally likely.The initial investment required for the project is $80,000,and the project's cost of capital is 15%.The risk-free interest rate is 5%.
-Suppose that to raise the funds for the initial investment the firm borrows $40,000 at the risk-free rate and issues new equity to cover the remainder.In this situation,the value of the firm's levered equity from the project is closest to:

• A)$0.
• B)$50,000.
• C)$90,000.
• D)$40,000.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Standard Cost System

A system of accounting that uses cost standards for costing materials, labor, and overhead.

Fixed Manufacturing Overhead Rate

This refers to the rate at which all fixed manufacturing costs are allocated across units produced, typically calculated at the beginning of a fiscal period.

Variances

The difference between planned or expected financial outcomes and the actual results.