Consider the Following Projects, X and Y, Where the Firm

question 93

Multiple Choice

Consider the following projects, X and Y, where the firm can only choose one. Project X costs $600 and has cash flows of $400 in each of the next 2 years. Project Y also costs $600, and generates cash flows of $500 and $275 for the next 2 years, respectively. Which investment should the firm choose if the cost of capital is 10 percent?

• A) Project X.
• B) Project Y.
• C) Neither.
• D) Not enough information to tell.

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Definitions:

Activity-Based Costing

A costing methodology that assigns costs to products based on the amount of resources used for specific activities, such as manufacturing or selling.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total hours worked by employees directly involved in the manufacturing process of a product.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns overhead and indirect costs to specific activities, enhancing cost precision.

Overhead Cost

Indirect costs of business operations, such as lighting, rent, and administrative salaries, not directly tied to a specific product or service.