A Firm Reports That in a Certain Year It Had

question 78

Multiple Choice

A firm reports that in a certain year it had a net income of $5.0 million, depreciation expenses of $3.0 million, capital expenditures of $2.0 million, and Net Working Capital decreased by $1.1 million. What is the firm's free cash flow for that year?

• A) $11.1 million
• B) $7.1 million
• C) $5.1 million
• D) $4.9 million

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Definitions:

Administrative Expenses

Costs associated with the general management and administration of a business, such as salaries of executive personnel, legal and professional fees.

Special Equipment

Devices or machinery tailored for specific tasks or operations that are not part of the standard manufacturing process.

Allocated General Overhead

The distribution of indirect costs to specific products or business segments based on a formula or allocation base.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of production or sales, such as raw materials and direct labor.