25.9 - Summary
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Practice Questions
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What is the Payback Period?
💡 Hint: Think about the time until you break even on your investment.
Why is capital budgeting important?
💡 Hint: Consider its effect on future growth.
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What does capital budgeting involve?
💡 Hint: Focus on the time frame of investments.
True or False: NPV calculations ignore cash flows after the payback period.
💡 Hint: Remember NPV's comprehensive approach.
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A company is considering an expansion project costing $500,000, expected to generate $150,000 annually for 5 years. Calculate its Payback Period and discuss if it should proceed based on this metric.
💡 Hint: Remember, assess both Payback Period and NPV for better decisions.
Suppose a project costs $200,000 and has a 10% required rate of return. It is expected to produce cash inflows of $70,000 in Year 1 and $150,000 in Year 2. Calculate NPV and advise if the project should be accepted.
💡 Hint: Ensure you discount future cash flows accurately.
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