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question 31

Multiple Choice

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You own a small manufacturing plant that currently generates revenues of $2 million per year.Next year,based upon a decision on a long-term government contract,your revenues will either increase by 20% or decrease by 25%,with equal probability,and stay at that level as long as you operate the plant.Other costs run $1.6 million per year.You can sell the plant at any time to a large conglomerate for $5 million and your cost of capital is 10%.
-Given the embedded option to sell the plant,the value of your plant will be closest to:

• A)$5.0 million.
• B)$4.0 million.
• C)$6.5 million.
• D)$8.0 million.

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Definitions:

Fair Value

The estimated market price of an asset or liability, reflecting the price at which an orderly transaction would take place between market participants at the measurement date.

Balance Sheets

A financial statement that presents a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, giving insight into its financial position.

Allowance

An amount set aside as a reduction or probable future expenses or losses, such as an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Equipment

Tangible assets used in the operation of a business, such as machinery, tools, and vehicles, not intended for sale.