In: Finance
Question 16
The cost of capital associated with an investment does not depend on the risk of that investment.
Select one:
True
False
Question 17
Your company purchased a piece of land five years ago for $150,000 and subsequently added $175,000 in improvements. The current book value of the property is $225,000. There are two options for future use of the land: 1) the land can be sold today for $350,000 on a net after-tax basis; 2) your company can destroy the past improvements and build a factory on the land. In consideration of the factory project, what amount (if any) should the land be valued at?
Select one:
a. The sales price of $350,000 less the book value of the improvements.
b. The present book value of $225,000.
c. The original $150,000 purchase price of the land itself.
d. The property should be valued at zero since it is a sunk cost.
e. The after-tax sales value of $350,000.
Question 18
Generally, bankruptcy costs have no impact on a firm’s decision to increase debt financing.
Select one:
True
False
Question 19
Watson's Automotive has a $400,000 bond issue outstanding that is selling at 85 percent of face value. Watson's also has 21,000 shares of common stock outstanding with a market price of $21 a share. What is the weight of the debt as it relates to the firm's weighted average cost of capital?
Select one:
a. 44 percent
b. 42 percent
c. 48 percent
d. 40 percent
e. 41 percent
Question 20
The market value of a firm that invests in projects providing a return less than its WACC should increase over time.
Select one:
True
False