Mabel is reviewing a project with projected sales of 1,500 units a year, a cash flow of
Question:
Mabel is reviewing a project with projected sales of 1,500 units a year, a cash flow of $30 a unit and a four-year project life. The initial cost of the project is $95,000. The relevant discount rate is 15%. Mabel has the option to abandon the project after one year at which time she feels she could sell the project for $65,000. At what level of sales should she be willing to abandon the project?
a. | 899 units | |
b. | 1,077 units | |
c. | 1,206 units | |
d. | 949 units |
A company is investing $259,000 in a new project. The firm expects the project will produce cash flow $80,000 a year for the first two years, and $50,000 a year for the following three years. How long will it take the company to recover its initial investment in this project?
a. | 5.14 years | |
b. | 3.99 years | |
c. | 2.74 years | |
d. | 4.58 years |
Fundamentals of Financial Management
ISBN: 978-0324597707
12th edition
Authors: Eugene F. Brigham, Joel F. Houston