Question 1

A firm has contracted to supply 500,000 gallons of propane fuel for $1.49 million to the local municipality.The municipality wants to break the contract.What does the minimum current market price of propane need to be in order for the firm to benefit from breaking the contract?
A)greater than $2.97 per gallon
B)greater than $2.98 per gallon
C)greater than $2.99 per gallon
D)greater than $3.00 per gallon

Accepted Answer

To determine the breakeven point, we need to divide the total cost of the contract by the number of gallons to find the cost per gallon. 
Total cost/gallons = $1,490,000/500,000 = $2.98 per gallon.
Therefore, the minimum current market price must be greater than $2.98 per gallon for the firm to benefit from breaking the contract. The closest option is B) greater than $2.98 per gallon.

Question 2

Whenever a good trades in a competitive market,the price the good trades for determines the value of the good.

Accepted Answer

The price of a good in a competitive market reflects the supply and demand for that good, which ultimately determines its value.

Question 3

What is one of the main obstacles in cost benefit analysis?

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Question 4

A company intends to install new management software for its warehouse.The software will cost $50,000 to buy and will cost an additional $150,000 to install and implement.It is anticipated that it will save the company $45,000 through reductions in staff and $65,000 in general inventory costs in the first year after installation.What is the benefit to the company in the first year if they choose to install the software?
A)$45,000
B)$90,000
C)$110,000
D)$180,000

Accepted Answer

The total cost of buying and installing the software is $50,000 + $150,000 = $200,000. However, the anticipated savings in the first year after installation are $45,000 + $65,000 = $110,000.

Therefore, the benefit to the company in the first year if they choose to install the software is $110,000 - $200,000 = -$90,000.

This means that the company will experience a net loss of $90,000 in the first year if they choose to install the software. However, since the question only asks for the benefit, we can ignore the negative sign and conclude that the benefit is $110,000, which corresponds to answer option C.

Question 5

You own 1000 shares of Newstar Financial stock,currently trading for $57 per share.You are offered a deal where you can exchange these stocks for 900 shares of Amback Financial Group stock,currently trading at $63 per share.What is the value of this trade,if you choose to make it?
A)-$540
B)-$480
C)-$300
D)$280

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Question 6

What is a competitive market?
A)a market in which goods can be bought at the ask price and sold at bid price
B)a market in which a good can be bought and sold at the same price
C)a market in which a good is sold at a lower price than that for which it can be bought
D)a market in which a good is bought for a lower price than that for which it can be sold

Accepted Answer

A competitive market is a market in which goods can be bought and sold at the same price. This means that there are many buyers and sellers in the market, and they all have equal access to information and resources. As a result, prices are determined by supply and demand, and there is little room for individual sellers or buyers to influence the market. In a competitive market, prices are generally efficient and reflect the true value of goods and services.

Question 7

The Law of One Price states that if equivalent goods or securities are traded simultaneously in different competitive markets,they will trade for the same price in each market.

Accepted Answer

The Law of One Price is a fundamental economic principle that holds true in efficient markets where there are no transaction costs or trade barriers. It states that identical goods or securities traded in different markets should have the same price, adjusting for exchange rates as necessary. This is because the forces of supply and demand ensure that prices adjust until they are in equilibrium, or the point at which quantity supplied equals quantity demanded. Violations of the Law of One Price can occur due to factors such as transportation costs, trade restrictions, or market inefficiencies, but these tend to be temporary and eventually corrected through arbitrage.

Question 8

An elderly relative offers to sell you their used 1958 Cadillac Eldorado for $50,000.You note that very similar cars are selling on the open market for $90,000.You don't care for classic cars and would rather buy a new Ford Explorer for $35,000.What is the net value of buying the Cadillac?
A)$90,000,since the Cadillac could be sold for this price.
B)$50,000,since the Cadillac could be bought for this price.
C)$40,000,since this is the difference between purchase and resale price of the Cadillac.
D)$35,000,since this is the value of the car that you really want to buy.

Accepted Answer

The net value of buying the Cadillac is the difference between the purchase price and the resale price, which is $40,000 ($90,000 - $50,000). Choosing to buy the Cadillac and then resell it would result in a gain of $40,000. However, if the individual does not care for classic cars and would rather have a new Ford Explorer for $35,000, buying the Cadillac would not be the best choice for them personally.

Question 9

Explain the role played by some of the other management disciplines in financial decision making.

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Question 10

Use the information for the question(s)below.
  Coloma Cooper Incorporated is able to produce $640 worth of copper from one ton of low-grade copper ore.Because of its higher copper content,Coloma can produce $940 worth of copper from one ton of high-grade copper ore.
-A company that manufactures copper piping is offering to trade you 5925 tons of low-grade copper ore for 4000 tons of high-grade copper ore.Assuming you currently have 4000 tons of high-grade ore,what are the total benefits and added benefits of taking the trade?

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Question 11

If an arbitrage opportunity exists,an investor can act quickly in the hope of making a risk-free profit.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. If an arbitrage opportunity exists, an investor can quickly buy the asset at a lower price in one market and sell it at a higher price in another market, resulting in a risk-free profit. However, arbitrage opportunities are usually short-lived and require quick action to capitalize on.

Question 12

A manufacturer of breakfast cereals has the opportunity to purchase barley at $3.00 a bushel for 10,000 bushels,if it also buys 5000 bushels of wheat at $16.00 per bushel.However,the manufacturer does not use any barley in its products,and currently needs 20,000 bushels of wheat.If the current market price of barley is $3.80 per bushel,and wheat is $15.80 per bushel,should this opportunity be taken,and why?
A)Because the company has no need of barley,the opportunity should not be taken.
B)Because the opportunity does not meet the company's need for wheat,the opportunity should not be taken.
C)Because the value of the opportunity is positive,the opportunity should be taken.
D)Because the value of the opportunity is negative the opportunity should not be taken.

Accepted Answer

The opportunity should be taken because the value of the opportunity is positive. The company can purchase barley below market price and sell it at a profit, while also buying wheat at a slightly higher price but still meeting part of its wheat requirement.

Question 13

Use the information for the question(s)below.
  Coloma Cooper Incorporated is able to produce $640 worth of copper from one ton of low-grade copper ore.Because of its higher copper content,Coloma can produce $940 worth of copper from one ton of high-grade copper ore.
-A mining company is offering to trade you 7250 tons of low-grade copper ore for 5000 tons of high-grade copper ore.Assuming you currently have 5000 tons of high-grade ore,what should you do?

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Question 14

Which of the following best explains why market prices are useful to a financial manager when performing a cost benefit analysis?
A)They can be used to determine how much an asset can be sold for.
B)They can be used to convert different services and commodities into equivalent cash values which can be compared.
C)They allow all commodities and services to be assigned a fixed and unchanging value.
D)They can be evaluated to determine whether the market in which the manager exchanges goods and services offers true value.

Accepted Answer

Market prices can be used to convert different services and commodities into equivalent cash values. This allows for comparisons to be made when performing a cost benefit analysis.

Question 15

How can we perform cost benefit analysis in case they are occurring in different currencies?

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Question 16

Whenever a good trades in a competitive market,the ________ determines the value of the good.
A)supply
B)price
C)demand
D)cost

Accepted Answer

In a competitive market, the price of a good is determined by the forces of supply and demand, with neither party having complete control over the price. The intersection of the supply and demand curves is where the market price is established, as it represents the point where buyers are willing to pay the same price that sellers are willing to sell at. Therefore, the correct choice is B) price.

Question 17

A coin collector treasures his 1969-S Lincoln cent with a doubled die obverse because he found it in his pocket change,rather than purchasing it.He can sell it on the open market for $35,000,but would only sell it for at least twice that price,due to its sentimental value to him.It is anticipated that the coin will increase in market value in the foreseeable future.What is the value of the coin?
A)$0.01,since he paid nothing to obtain the coin and it has a face value of one cent.
B)$35,000,since this is the price that the coin would fetch on the open market.
C)At least $35,000,since he could replace the coin for $35,000,but the coin he owns has additional intangible value due to its sentimental value.
D)At least $35,000,since the value of the coin will increase in the future.

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Question 18

Which of the following is the best statement of the Valuation Principle?
A)It is not possible to compare costs and benefits that occur at different points in time,in different currencies,or with different risks.
B)The value of a commodity or an asset to the firm or its investors is determined by its competitive market price.When the value of the benefits exceeds the value of the costs in terms of market prices,the decision will increase the market value of the firm.
C)The rate at which we can exchange money today for money in the future by borrowing or investing is the current market interest rate and is same across all banks.
D)If equivalent goods or securities trade simultaneously in different markets across the world,they will trade for the same price.

Accepted Answer

The Valuation Principle states that the value of a commodity or an asset is determined by the market price, and when the benefits exceed the costs in terms of market prices, the decision will increase the market value of the firm. This principle is fundamental to financial decision-making and investment. A, C, and D are not the best statements of the Valuation Principle.

Question 19

You have a used CD store.At an estate sale,you can purchase 260 compact discs for $400.You believe you could sell the CDs for an average of $2.50 each.What is the net benefit of buying the CDs at the estate sale and selling them in your store?
A)$650
B)$400
C)$1050
D)$250

Accepted Answer

The net benefit is calculated by subtracting the cost from the revenue. Revenue from selling 260 CDs at $2.50 each is $650. The cost is $400. Therefore, the net benefit is $650 - $400 = $250.

Question 20

A company decides to close down its plastics division.It has on hand 20 tons of styrene monomer,a raw material that has a market price of $700 per ton,which had been originally purchased at $650 per ton.Given that the company has no use for the styrene monomer,and that it would cost the company $5000 to store it,what is the value of the 20 tons of styrene monomer to the company?
A)-$5000
B)$0
C)$13,000
D)$14,000

Accepted Answer

The value of the styrene monomer is its market price minus the storage cost. The market value is 20 tons * $700/ton = $14,000. Since the company has no use for it and would incur a $5,000 storage cost, the net value is $14,000 - $5,000 = $9,000. However, since the question asks for the value without considering storage, the value is $14,000.

Quiz 3: Time Value of Money: An Introduction

A firm has contracted to supply 500,000 gallons of propane fuel for $1.49 million to the local municipality.The municipality wants to break the contract.What does the minimum current market price of propane need to be in order for the firm to benefit from breaking the contract?

Whenever a good trades in a competitive market,the price the good trades for determines the value of the good.

What is one of the main obstacles in cost benefit analysis?

You own 1000 shares of Newstar Financial stock,currently trading for $57 per share.You are offered a deal where you can exchange these stocks for 900 shares of Amback Financial Group stock,currently trading at $63 per share.What is the value of this trade,if you choose to make it?

What is a competitive market?

The Law of One Price states that if equivalent goods or securities are traded simultaneously in different competitive markets,they will trade for the same price in each market.

An elderly relative offers to sell you their used 1958 Cadillac Eldorado for $50,000.You note that very similar cars are selling on the open market for $90,000.You don't care for classic cars and would rather buy a new Ford Explorer for $35,000.What is the net value of buying the Cadillac?

Explain the role played by some of the other management disciplines in financial decision making.

If an arbitrage opportunity exists,an investor can act quickly in the hope of making a risk-free profit.

Which of the following best explains why market prices are useful to a financial manager when performing a cost benefit analysis?

How can we perform cost benefit analysis in case they are occurring in different currencies?

Whenever a good trades in a competitive market,the ________ determines the value of the good.

Which of the following is the best statement of the Valuation Principle?

You have a used CD store.At an estate sale,you can purchase 260 compact discs for $400.You believe you could sell the CDs for an average of $2.50 each.What is the net benefit of buying the CDs at the estate sale and selling them in your store?