Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Questions -When a New Investment Requires an Increase in Working Capital

question 23

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following questions.
Han Ltd supplies chilli paste to large supermarket chains. The company is currently considering scrapping the old processor and investing in a new processor. Information about the investment is as follows: $$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Initial investment in processor } & \$ 105,000 \\\text { Operating cash flows over next 5 years: } & \\\quad \text { Cash receipts } & \$ 80,000 \\\quad \text { Cash payments } & \$ 40,000 \\\text { Residual value of processor in 5 years } & \$ 5,000 \\\text { Required rate of return } & 8 \% \\\text { Depreciation per antum } & \$ 20,000\end{array}$$
-When a new investment requires an increase in working capital (e.g., accounts receivable, inventory) the analysis should incorporate this by:

• A)recording a cash outflow in Year 0 and a cash inflow at the end of the project.
• B)recording a cash inflow at the end of the project.
• C)evenly dividing the amount of working capital as a cash outflow for each year of the investment.
• D)doing nothing as there is a nil impact on cash flows.

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Definitions:

Bond Premiums

The amount by which the market price of a bond exceeds its principal amount or face value, usually occurring when the market interest rate is below the coupon rate.

Interest Income

Income earned from deposit accounts or investments through the receipt of interest payments.

Fair Value

The estimated market value of an asset or liability, based on current conditions rather than historical cost.

Long-Term Investments

Investments in securities or other assets intended to be held for a period exceeding one year for capital growth or income generation.