Multiple Choice And Short Answer

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TRUE/FALSE. Write 'T' if the statement is true and 'F' if the statement is false.

1. The required rate of return reflects the costs of funds needed to finance a
project.
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2. The weighted average cost of capital is computed using before-tax costs of
each of the sources of financing that a firm uses to finance a project.
2) _______
3. Tax credits that cannot be used by one firm can take on value if the firm is
acquired by another firm.

4. For the risk-averse financial manager, the more risky a given course of
action, the higher the expected return must be.
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5. Economic exposure refers to the overall impact of exchange rate changes on
the value of the firm.

6. Tax credits that cannot be used by one firm can take on value if the firm is
acquired by another firm.
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7. The cash budget can be used as an accurate standard for control purposes
by adjusting the cost figures for planned sales in proportion to total assets

8. Carrying inventory reduces the costs associated with periodic bad debt
losses.
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9. A conflict can occur when using NPV and IRR to evaluate a project because
the IRR assumes reinvestment at the IRR rate while the NPV assumes
reinvestment at the cost of capital.

10. Corporate debt markets clearly dominate the corporate equity markets when
new funds are being raised.
.MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question.

11. A project costs $10,000 and is expected to return after-tax cash flows of
$3,000 each year for the next 10 years. This project's payback period is:
a. three years.
b. three and one-third years.
c. four years.
d. 10 years

12. Which of the following financial ratios is the best measure of how effectively
a firm's management is serving its stockholders?
a. Current ratio
b. Debt ratio
c. ACP
d. Return on equity

13. The rate that a subsidiary or parent of the multinational corporation charges
other divisions of the firm for its products is called a(n):
a. forward price.
b. transaction price.
c. transfer price.
d. exchange price.

14. __________ is a method of offering securities to a limited number of
investors.
a. Initial public offering
b. Private placement
c. Public offering
d. Syndicated underwriting
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15. Fixed costs include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. administrative salaries.
b. property taxes.
c. sales commissions.
d. Insurance

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the one alternative that best completes the statement or answers the question. Please provide any back-up of your calculations on a separate sheet of paper so that partial credit can be assigned. You may provide either a Word document or an Excel spreadsheet.

16. A company collects 60% of its sales during the month of the sale, 30% one
month after the sale, and 10% two months after the sale. The company
expects sales of $10,000 in August, $20,000 in September, $30,000 in
October, and $40,000 in November. How much money is expected to be
collected in October?
a. $25,000
b. $15,000
c. $35,000
d. None of the above

17. National Geographic is replacing an old printing press with a new
one. The old press is being sold for $350,000 and it has a net
book value of $75,000. Assume that National Geographic is in the
40% income tax bracket. How much will National Geographic pay in
income taxes from the sale?
a. $140,000
b. $45,000
c. $110,000
d. $87,010

18. Three years from now, Barbara Waters will purchase a laptop computer that
will cost $2,250. Assume that Barbara can earn 6.25% (compounded
monthly) on her money. How much should she set aside today for the
purchase? Round off to the nearest $1.
a. $1,250
b. $900
c. $1,866
d. $3,775

19. How much would an investor be willing to pay today for an investment that
returns $1,000 every year at year-end for five years if he wants to earn a
10% annual return on the investment?
a. $1,000
b. $3,791
c. $5,000
d. $7,700
20. Kannan Carpets, Inc. has asked you to calculate the company's current
ratio for 2001. All you have is a partial balance sheet and some
assumptions. Using the information provided, calculate Kannan's quick ratio
for 2001.

Gross profit margin = 50%
Inventory turnover (COGS/Inv) = 5
2001 sales = $3,000

Assets Liabilities & Equity
Cash ? Accounts payable $50
AR $40 Accruals ?
Inventory ? Long-term debt $400
Net fixed assets $500 Equity $250
Total assets $900 Total liab. & equity ?

a. 0.2
b. 0.4
c. 0.6
d. 0.8

21. If Challenge Corporation has sales of $2 million per year (all credit) and an
average collection period of 35 days, what is its average amount of
accounts receivable (assume a 360-day year)?
a. $194,444
b. $ 57,143
c. $ 5,556
d. $ 97,222

22. The cost of capital for a firm which uses 45% debt at an after-tax cost of 10%
and 55% common stock at a 15% cost is:
a. 12.25%.
b. 12.50%.
c. 12.75%.
d. 13.00%.
e. 13.25%.

John R. Scherzi Page 4 6/22/2009

PROBLEMS. Write your answer in the space provided and provide back-up of your work on a separate sheet of paper so that partial credit can be assigned. You may provide either a Word document or an Excel
spreadsheet. Each problem is worth

23. As the financial manager for a manufacturing firm, you have constructed
the following partial pro forma income statement for the next fiscal year.

Sales $11,200,000
Variable costs 5,600,000
Revenue before fixed costs 5,600,000
Fixed costs 2,400,000
EBIT 3,200,000
Interest expenses 1,600,000
Earnings before taxes 1,600,000
Taxes (40%) 640,000
Net income $ 960,000

a. What is the degree of operating leverage at this level of output?
b. What is the degree of financial leverage?
c. What is the degree of combined leverage?
d. What is the break-even point in sales dollars for the firm?
e. If the average variable unit cost is $8, what is the break-even point in
units?

24. TABLE 1
Financial Data for Dooley Sportswear December 31, 1996
Inventory $206,250
Long-Term Debt $300,000
Interest Expense $ 5,000
Accumulated Depreciation $442,500
Cash $180,000
Net Sales $1,500,000
Common Stock $800,000
Accounts Receivable $225,000
Operating Expenses $525,000
Notes Payable - Current $187,500
Cost of Goods Sold $937,500
Plant and Equipment $1,312,500
Accounts payable $168,750
Marketable Securities - current $95,000
Prepaid Insurance $80,000
Accrued Wages $65,000
Federal income Taxes $5,750

From the information presented in Table 5, calculate the following financial ratios for the Dooley Sportswear Company. Assume a 360 day year.
a. current ratio d. operating profit margin
b. Inventory Turns e. net profit margin
c. average collection period

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