Given the Following Data for a Given Period, Compute the Free

question 29

Multiple Choice

Given the following data for a given period, compute the free cash flow to the firm: Net Income = $12,000
After-tax Interest Expense = $2,000
Depreciation = $1,000
Increase in NWC = $2,000
Capital Expenditures = $1,000

• A) $10,000
• B) $11,000
• C) $12,000
• D) $13,000

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Definitions:

Marginal

Relating to the change or difference resulting from a slight incremental increase or decrease in a variable's level.

Economic Variable

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Expected Marginal Benefit

The additional benefit perceived by a consumer or producer from consuming or producing one more unit of a good or service.