Answer the Following Questions Using the Information Below

question 9

Multiple Choice

Answer the following questions using the information below:
Footscray Hospital is considering purchasing a new x-ray machine.The existing machine is operable for five more years and will have a zero disposal price.The machine may be sold for $45 000 now.The new machine will cost $325 000 and an additional cash investment in working capital of $10 000 will be required.The new machine will reduce the average time required to take x-rays and will allow additional business to be done at the hospital.The investment is expected to net $30 000 in additional cash inflows during the year of acquisition and $120 000 each additional year of use.The new machine has a five-year life,and zero disposal value.These cash flows will occur throughout the year but are recognised at the end of each year.Ignore income taxes.The working capital investment will not be recovered at the end of the asset's life.
-In using the net present value method,only projects with a zero or positive net present value are acceptable because:

• A)the return from these projects equals or exceeds the cost of capital.
• B)the company will be able to pay the necessary payments on any loans secured to finance the project.
• C)a positive net present value on a particular project guarantees company profitability.
• D)Both A and B are correct.

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing Output

The level of production at which a firm achieves the maximum possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Marginal Revenue

The additional revenue generated from selling one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Costs

The rise in overall expenses resulting from the production of an additional unit.

Total Variable Cost

The sum of expenses that vary directly with the level of output, rephrasing it as the aggregate of costs that fluctuates in tandem with production volume.