You Have Been Asked to Evaluate an Infinitely-Lived Project

question 30

Multiple Choice

You have been asked to evaluate an infinitely-lived project. Sales in the first year are projected to be $100. Costs are projected at $50. There is no depreciation, and the tax rate is 30%. The real required return is 10%. The inflation rate is projected to be 8%. Sales and costs will increase at the rate of inflation. The project costs $300. What is the NPV?

• A) $142.03.
• B) $36.36.
• C) $71.72.
• D) $24.07.

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Definitions:

Per Capita Incomes

Refers to the average income earned per person in a given area (e.g., city, region, country) in a specified year.

Absolute Income Gap

The difference in total income or earnings between individuals, households, or countries, measured without adjusting for living costs or other factors.

Real Income Per Capita

The average income per person in a country, adjusted for inflation, which reflects the purchasing power and economic well-being of the population.

Growth Rate

The percentage change of a specific variable within a specified time period, often used to describe the increase in population, revenue, or other significant measures.