you are a consultant to a firm evaluating an expansion of its current business. The cash flow forecasts (in millions of dollar) for the project as follows: on the basis of the behavior of the firm's stock, you believe that the beta of the firm is 1.30. Assuming that the rate of return available on risk-free investments is 5% and that the expected rate of return on the market portfolio is 15% what is the net present value of the project

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you are a consultant to a firm evaluating an expansion of its current business. The cash flow forecasts (in millions of dollar) for the project as follows:

Year     cashflow

0           -100

1-10            15

0n the basis of the behavior of the firm's stock, you believe that the beta of the firm is 1.30. Assuming that the rate of return available on risk-free investments is 5% and that the expected rate of return on the market portfolio is 15% what is the net present value of the project

Answer:

NPV= -$32.58

Explanation:

The net present value of the investment is the cash inflow from the investment discounted at required rate of return. The required rate of return can be determined using the the formula below:

Ke= Rf +β(Rm-Rf)  

Ke =? , Rf- 5%,, Rm-15%, β- 1.30

Ke=5% + 1.30× (15-5)=  18%

The NPV = Present value of cash inflow - initial cost

 =  A×(1-(1+r)^(-10)/r  - initial cost

A- 15, r-18%

NPV = 15× (1-1.18^(-10)/0.18 - 100= -32.58

NPV = -$32.58

Forten Company's current year income statement, comparative balance sheets, and additional information follow. For the year, (1) all sales are credit sales, (2) all credits to Accounts Receivable reflect cash receipts from customers, (3) all purchases of inventory are on credit, (4) all debits to Accounts Payable reflect cash payments for inventory, and (5) Other Expenses are paid in advance and are initially debited to Prepaid Expenses.
FORTEN COMPANY
Comparative Balance Sheets
December 31
Current Year Prior Year
Assets
Cash $ 66,400 $ 84,500
Accounts receivable 82,380 61,625
Inventory 292,156 262,800
Prepaid expenses 1,320 2,115
Total current assets 442,256 411,040
Equipment 146,500 119,000
Accum. depreciation—Equipment (42,125) (51,500)
Total assets $ 546,631 $ 478,540
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $ 64,141 $ 131,175
Short-term notes payable 13,300 8,200
Total current liabilities 77,441 139,375
Long-term notes payable 59,500 59,750
Total liabilities 136,941 199,125
Equity
Common stock, $5 par value 179,250 161,250
Paid-in capital in excess of par, common stock 54,000 0
Retained earnings 176,440 118,165
Total liabilities and equity $ 546,631 $ 478,540
FORTEN COMPANY
Income Statement
For Current Year Ended December 31
Sales $ 637,500
Cost of goods sold 296,000
Gross profit 341,500
Operating expenses
Depreciation expense $ 31,750
Other expenses 143,400 175,150
Other gains (losses)
Loss on sale of equipment (16,125)
Income before taxes 150,225
Income taxes expense 39,650
Net income $ 110,575
Additional Information on Current Year Transactions
The loss on the cash sale of equipment was $16,125 (details in b).
Sold equipment costing $79,875, with accumulated depreciation of $41,125, for $22,625 cash.
Purchased equipment costing $107,375 by paying $52,000 cash and signing a long-term note payable for the balance.
Borrowed $5,100 cash by signing a short-term note payable.
Paid $55,625 cash to reduce the long-term notes payable.
Issued 3,600 shares of common stock for $20 cash per share.
Declared and paid cash dividends of $52,300.
Required:
Prepare a complete statement of cash flows using a spreadsheet using the indirect method. (Enter all amounts as positive values.)

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A. From 0 to 1000 choose Old Process, From 1000 to infinity choose New Process
B. From 0 to 4000 choose New Process, From 4000 to infinity choose Old Process
C. From 0 to 4000 choose Old Process, From 4000 to infinity choose New Process
D. Always use the Old Process and never use the New Process
E Always use the New Process and never use the Old Process

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a. With a proportional tax of 1 percent on income, how much would Jack and Jill pay, and would it be enough to pay for the security guard?
Jack would pay $ _____.
Jill would pay $ _____.
This tax _____ be enough to pay for the security guard.
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Jack would pay $ _____.
Jill would pay $ _____.
Would both Jack and Jill vote for this scheme? _____

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Sales $1,230,000
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*variable overhead is $205,000, fixed overhead is $200,000
Inventories
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Required:
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A. Yes
B. No
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General Journal Debit Credit

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Required:
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