Answer:
A. new plants and equipment purchased by a firm.
Explanation:
Option B is wrong because anything purchased by households cannot be the investment for a firm.
Option C is wrong because inventory is a current asset. Current assets cannot be an investment.
Option A is correct because if a company purchases any non-current assets like plant and equipment, its an investment for them.
Answer:
The correct answer is D
Explanation:
Diversified is the term which is described as diverse or the varied. The hotels wants to have the different or varied brands so that the properties offer the personalized services, stylish and distinctive decors, which attract the professionals seeking the different alternatives.
So, in order to enhance the differentiation of the brands, the hotel should seek out or reach out the inputs which are of low quality.
Answer:
Year Cash Flow (A) Cash Flow (B)
0 -37,500 -37,500
1 17,300 5,700
2 16,200 12,900
3 13,800 16,300
4 7,600 27,500
1) Using an excel spreadsheet and the IRR function:
IRR project A = 20%
IRR project B = 19%
2) Using the IRR decision rule, Bruin should choose project A.
3) In this case, since the length of the projects is only 4 years, then there should be no problem with the IRR decision rule, but for projects with longer time lengths, the discounts rates might vary and the best option is to use the modified internal rate of return (MIRR). But in this case the NPV of project B is higher, then Bruin should probably project B because it has a higher NPV. The NPV is always more important then the IRR.
4) Again using an excel spreadsheet and the NPV function:
NPV project A = $6,331
NPV project B = $8,139
5) first we must subtract cash flows from A by the cash flows from B:
1 $11,600
2 $3,300
3 -$2,500
4 -$19,900
then we calculate the IRR = 16%
Bruin should be indifferent between the two projects at a 16% discount rate. That means that at discount rates above 16%, you should choose project A, but at discount rates below 16%, you should choose project B
