You Are Thinking About Investing in a Mine That Will

question 6

Multiple Choice

You are thinking about investing in a mine that will produce $10 000 worth of ore in the first year. As the ore closest to the surface is removed it will become more difficult to extract the ore. Therefore, the value of the ore that you mine will decline at a rate of 8% per year forever. If the appropriate interest rate is 6%, then the value of this mining operation is closest to:

• A)$166 667
• B)$71 429
• C)$500 000
• D)This problem cannot be solved.

Analyze the implications of switching from a cash sales policy to a credit policy in terms of cash flow, production, and financial management.

Understand the variables involved in the decision-making process of extending credit terms.

Understand the concept of independent and derived demand in inventory management.

Calculate incremental cash inflow and net present value (NPV) related to credit policy changes.

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