Questions from Business Mathematics


Q: A capital investment requiring one initial cash outflow is forecast to have

A capital investment requiring one initial cash outflow is forecast to have the operating profits listed below. The investment has an NPV of $20,850, based on a required rate of return of 12%. Calcula...

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Q: The introduction of a new product will require a $400,

The introduction of a new product will require a $400,000 investment in demonstration models, promotion, and staff training. The new product will increase annual profits by $100,000 for the first four...

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Q: A firm received a bill from its accountant for $3310,

A firm received a bill from its accountant for $3310, representing a combined total of 41 billable hours for both the Certified General Accountant (CGA) and her accounting technician for conducting th...

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Q: A $600,000 capital investment will produce annual profits of

A $600,000 capital investment will produce annual profits of $90,000 for the first four years and $120,000 for the next four years. It will have no residual value. What is its IRR? Should the investme...

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Q: An investment of $400,000 will yield annual profits of

An investment of $400,000 will yield annual profits of $55,000 for eight years. The proceeds on disposition of the investment at the end of the eight years are estimated at $125,000. On the basis of i...

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Q: A new machine that will lead to savings in labour costs of

A new machine that will lead to savings in labour costs of $20,000 per year can be purchased for $80,000. However, it will cost $2000 per year for the first four years, and $3000 per year for the next...

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Q: A seven-year licence to distribute a product should increase the

A seven-year licence to distribute a product should increase the distributor’s profit by $16,000 per year. If the licence can be acquired for $85,000, what is the investment’s IRR?

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Q: A company is examining two mutually exclusive projects. Project P requires

A company is examining two mutually exclusive projects. Project P requires an immediate investment of $300,000 and produces no profit until the fourth year. Then the expected annual profit is $120,000...

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Q: The initial investment and expected profits from two mutually exclusive capital investments

The initial investment and expected profits from two mutually exclusive capital investments being considered by a firm are as follows: 1. Calculate the internal rate of return for each investment. Whi...

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Q: Jurgen Wiebe has been transferred to Winnipeg for five years. He

Jurgen Wiebe has been transferred to Winnipeg for five years. He has found an attractive house that he can buy for $360,000 or rent for $1850 per month, payable at the beginning of each month. He esti...

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