Problem 1: If managers are making decisions to maximize shareholder wealth, then they are Primarily concerned with making decisions that should:
a. Positively affect profits.
b. Increase the market value of the firm's common stock.
c. Either increase or have no effect on the value of the firm's Common stock.
d. Accomplish all of the above.
Problem 2: A firm has return on equity of 20% and a total asset turnover of 4. Assuming a debt ratio of 50% and sales of $1,000,000, calculate net income.
a. $25,000
b. $50,000
c. $75,000
d. $100,000
Problem 3: The trading of negotiable certificates of deposit takes place on the:
a. Chicago Board of Trade.
b. New York Stock Exchange.
c. American Stock Exchange.
d. None of the above.
Problem 4: As the cost of capital is increased, the:
a. IRR remains constant.
b. Payback period remains the same.
c. Discounted payback period increases.
d. Both "b" and "c".
e. All of the above
Problem 5: You have just won a magazine sweepstakes and have a choice of three alternatives. You can get $100,000 now, or $10,000 per year in perpetuity, or $50,000 now and $150,000 at the end of 10 years. If the appropriate discount rate is 12%, which option should you choose?
a. $100,000 now
b. $10,000 perpetuity
c. $50,000 now and $150,000 in 10 years
Problem 6: The break-even quantity of output results in an EBIT level equal to:
a. Fixed costs.
b. Contribution margin.
c. Zero.
d. Variable costs.
Problem 7: If the NPV of a project is positive, then the project's IRR _________________ the required rate of return.
a. must be less than
b. must be greater than
c. could be greater or less than
d. cannot be determined without actual cash flows
Problem 8: Given a 360-day year, the effective annual cost of not taking advantage of the 3/10, net 30 terms offered by a supplier is:
a. 55.7%.
b. 45.4%.
c. 32.3%.
d. 28.2%.
Problem 9: A company is technically insolvent when:
a. Cash outflows in a given period are greater than cash inflows.
b. Earnings before interest payments are less than the interest payments.
c. It lacks the necessary liquidity to promptly pay its current debt obligations.
d. The current ratio is less than 1.0.
Problem 10: Monopoly Corp. is projecting sales of $12 million next year. All sales will be on a credit basis. The present average collection period is 45 days. Monopoly is considering a change in selling terms from net 30 days to 2/10, net 30 in order to speed up the collections of its receivables. Studies indicate that one half of the firm's customers will take the discount. If Monopoly offers this discount, how much will it cost next year? Assume a 365-day year.
a. $87,000
b. $98,000
c. $103,000
d. $112,000
e. $120,000
Problem 11: Which of the following most likely would cause a lease to be classified as a capital lease?
a. The lease is for five or more years.
b. The lease is for $1 million or more.
c. The lease permits the lessee to purchase the equipment at the
end of the lease for its fair market value.
d. The present value of the lease payments, calculated at the lessee's typical rate of interest for a similar purchase loan, is more than the original purchase price of the equipment.
Problem 12: UVP preferred stock pays $5.00 in annual dividends per share. If your required rate of return is 13%, how much will you be willing to pay for one share?
a. $38.46
b. $26.26
c. $65.46
d. $46.38
Problem 13: Determine the dollar value of a three year annuity that would produce the same NPV as the following project if the appropriate discount rate is 15%, and initial outflow = 0.
Initial Outflow = $1,200
Cash Flow Year 1 = $800
Cash Flow Year 2 = $500
Cash Flow Year 3 = $700
a. $250.38
b. $673.94
c. $146.28
d. $430.82
Problem 14: Sola Cola Corporation is undertaking a capital budgeting analysis. The rate on 30-year U.S. Treasury bonds is 6.3%, and the return on the S&P 500 index is 18.5%. If the cost of Sola Cola's retained earnings is 19.7%, calculate its beta.
a. 1.1
b. 1.3
c. 1.5
d. 1.7
Problem 15: Zybeck Corp. projects operating income of $4 million next year. The firm's income tax rate is 40%. Zybeck presently has 750,000 shares of common stock outstanding which have a market value of $10 per share, no preferred stock, and no debt. The firm is considering two alternatives to finance a new product: (a) the issuance of $6 million of 10% bonds, or (b) the issuance of 60,000 new shares of common stock. If Zybeck issues common stock this year, what will projected EPS be next year?
a. $2.10
b. $2.96
c. $2.33
d. $1.67
Problem 16: In the event that Zoldt Corporation, which has a low P/E ratio, were to acquire Sky Corporation, which has a higher P/E ratio, an analyst can be certain that one of the following will occur.
a. Zoldt Corp. will see an immediate decrease in P/E.
b. Zoldt Corp. will see an immediate decrease in EPS.
c. Zoldt Corp. will see an immediate increase in the growth rate of EPS.
d. Zoldt Corp. will see an immediate increase in EPS.
Problem 17: Assume that an investor owned 5,000 of Chrysler Corporation common stock prior to the purchase of Chrysler by Daimler-Benz of Germany. At the time of the acquisition, the dollar was worth 1.7848 German marks. Further assume that the purchase price was equal to 107.09 marks per share. What was the sales price of Chrysler common stock per share in U.S. dollars?
a. $50
b. $191
c. $107
d. $60
e. None of the above
Problem 18: If a company's average collection period is higher than the industry average, then the company might be:
a. Enforcing credit conditions upon its customers which are too stringent.
b. Allowing its customers too much time to pay their bills.
c. Too tough in collecting its accounts.
d. Too liquid.
Problem 19: Kiosk Corp. has current assets of $4.5 million and current liabilities of $3.6 million. The current ratio is 1.25, and the quick ratio is 0.75. How much does Kiosk have invested in inventory (in millions)?
a. $0.8
b. $1.8
c. $2.4
d. $2.9
e. $3.6
Problem 20: A firm has a total asset turnover of 2, a net profit margin of 5%, and a debt ratio of 50%. If the firm has a dividend payout ratio of 20%, calculate its sustainable growth rate.
a. 14%
b. 16%
c. 18%
d. 20%
Problem 21: If you have $20,000 in an account earning 8% annually, what constant amount could you withdraw each year and have nothing remaining at the end of five years?
a. $3,525.62
b. $5,008.76
c. $3,408.88
d. $2,465.78
Problem 22: A firm has a degree of combined leverage of 1.25. Price per unit is $15 and variable cost per unit is $5. Interest expense is $10,000 and fixed costs are $190,000. Calculate the quantity of output produced.
a. 100,000 units
b. 120,500 units
c. 150,000 units
d. 200,000 units
Problem 23: A stock currently sells for $63 per share, and the required return on the stock is 10%. Assuming a growth rate of 5%, calculate the stock's last dividend paid. (Rounded)
a. $1
b. $3
c. $5
d. $7
Problem 24: An optimal capital structure is achieved:
a. When a firm's expected profits are maximized.
b. When a firm's expected EPS are maximized.
c. When a firm's expected stock price is maximized.
e. When a firm's break-even point is achieved.
Problem 25: An investor in the 40% tax bracket owning a tax-exempt bond yielding 6% realizes an equivalent before-tax yield of:
a. 12%
b. 10%
c. 8%
d. 6%