Managers wishing to add value to the firm can do this by adding projects with a ________ net present value. A) positive B) negative C) zero D) none of the above ANSWER A
The prime rate of interest fluctuates with changing supply-and-demand relationships for short-term funds. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
________ refers to the difficulties experienced by firms as they attempt to meet financial commitments to their creditors. A) Financial distress B) Capital structure C) Capital budgeting D) Working capital management ANSWER A
The practice of extending credit to customers is known as: A) float. B) trade credit. C) forfaiting. D) discounting. ANSWER B
What are the two most popular forms of capital budgeting decision rules in practice? A) IRR and payback period B) profitability index and payback period C) IRR and NPV D) NPV and profitability index ANSWER C
A discount loan is a loan on which interest is paid in advance by deducting it from the loan so that the borrower actually receives less money than is requested. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Which of the following is NOT a component of GDP? A) Consumer sector B) Business investment sector C) Government sector D) Healthcare sector ANSWER D
Decreases in assets and increases in liabilities and equity represent SOURCES of cash. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Crater Lake Diagnostics Inc is considering the purchase of a new piece of equipment that has an initial investment of $75,000, has annual expenses associated with its operation of $10,000 per year and has a six year life. What is the equivalent annual cost of this investment if the firms considers the appropriate discount rate […]
Gross domestic product product (GDP) is a measure of: A) the total amount of goods and services sold over a particular period of time. B) the total amount of goods and services produced over a particular period of time. C) the projected amount of goods and services to be produced over a particular period of […]