A Company Issued $1,000,000 of 10% Notes That Resulted in Interest

question 103

Multiple Choice

A company issued $1,000,000 of 10% notes that resulted in interest expense of $100,000 per year. What is the company's net cash outflow if the effective tax rate is 40%?

• A)$100,000
• B)$ 60,000
• C)$ 40,000
• D)$160,000

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Definitions:

Residual Value

The approximated value of an asset at the conclusion of its period of utility.

Depreciation

Systematically dividing the cost of a tangible asset across the years it is expected to last.

Capital Expenditures

Money invested by an enterprise to procure, upgrade, and preserve solid assets, such as premises, industrial structures, or equipment.

Fixed Asset Turnover Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's ability to generate net sales from fixed assets like property, plant, and equipment.