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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%.
-If you are awarded the government contract and your sales increase by 20%,then the value of your plant will be closest to:

Analyze the financial impact of make or buy, and sell or process further decisions.

Calculate the minimum acceptable price for selling or purchasing products based on relevant costs.

Evaluate the profitability of using existing resources versus obtaining new resources.

Understand the role of sunk costs, opportunity costs, and avoidable costs in financial decision-making.

Definitions:

Compensation Package

The total combination of salary, benefits, bonuses, and any other forms of remuneration offered to an employee by an employer.

Profit-Sharing Plan

A system whereby an employer pays compensation or benefits to employees, usually on an annual basis, in addition to their regular wage, on the basis of the profits of the company.

Pension Benefits Standards Act

Legislation regulating private sector pension plans, setting minimum standards for funding, governance, and the rights of plan participants.

Private Pension Plan

A retirement plan established by an employer or a union that provides an income to employees after retirement, funded primarily through employer contributions.