A US-Based Firm Is Planning to Make an Investment in Europe

question 79

Multiple Choice

A U.S.-based firm is planning to make an investment in Europe. The firm estimates that the project will generate cash flows of 100,000 euros after one year. If the one-year forward exchange rate is $1.35/euro and the dollar cost of capital is 10%, what is the present value (PV) of the project cash flows?

• A) $122,675
• B) $122,727
• C) $127,150
• D) $128,209

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Definitions:

Cash Flow Statement

A financial report that provides a summary of the cash inflows and outflows for a business over a specific period.

Marketable Securities

Financial instruments and assets that can be easily translated into cash because they have high liquidity and short maturities.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for products or services provided on credit.

Inventory

The total amount of goods or materials a company holds, meant for sale or production.