FOUND.OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-ACCESS
FOUND.OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT-ACCESS
17th Edition
ISBN: 9781260519969
Author: BLOCK
Publisher: MCG
bartleby

Concept explainers

bartleby

Videos

Question
Book Icon
Chapter 13, Problem 21P

a.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The standard deviations of Year 1, Year 5, and Year 10.

Introduction:

Standard deviation (SD):

A statistical tool that helps measure the deviation or volatility of an investment is termed as the standard deviation. It is the square root of variance.

b.

Summary Introduction

To draw: The diagram of the mean (expected value) and SD for three years.

Introduction:

Expected value:

It is also known as mean. It is the value that is estimated or anticipated to earn in the future from an investment. It is computed by adding up the values that occur by multiplying each of the outcomes with their probabilities.

Standard deviation (SD):

A statistical tool that helps measure the deviation or volatility of an investment is termed as the standard deviation. It is the square root of variance.

c.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The values and differences in the values of discount rates of 6% and 12% at Year 1, Year 5, and Year 10.

Introduction:

Discount Rate:

A rate that is used for the calculation of the present value of the cash flows is termed as the discount rate.

d.

Summary Introduction

To explain: The relation between the increase in risk overtime shown in the diagram in part (c) and the large differences in PVIFS computed in the part (b).

Introduction:

Risk:

The future uncertainty of the deviation between actual and expected outcome is termed as risk. Risk is the quantified representation of uncertainty that an investor is willing to take on the investments.

e.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: The investment is accepted on the basis of the NPV or not.

Introduction:

Net present value (NPV):

It is the difference between the PV (present value) of cash inflows and the PV of cash outflows. It is used in capital budgeting and planning of investment to assess the benefits and losses of any project or investment.

Blurred answer
Students have asked these similar questions
Pam and Jim are saving money for their two children who they plan to send to university.The eldest child will enter university in 5 years while the younger will enter in 7 years. Each child is expected spend four years at university. University fees are currently R20 000 per year and are expected to grow at 5% per year. These fees are paid at the beginning of each year.Pam and Jim currently have R40 000 in their savings and their plan is to save a fixed amount each year for the next 5 years. The first deposit taking place at the end of the current year and the last deposit at the date the first university fees are paid.Pam and Jim expect to earn 10% per year on their investments.What amount should they invest each year to meet the cost of their children’s university fees?
You make a loan of R100 000, with annual payments being made at the end of each year for the next 5 years at a 10% interest rate. How much interest is paid in the second year?
Dr Z. Mthembu is the owner of Mr Granite, a business in the Western Cape. After more than 28 years of operation, the business is thinking about taking on a new project that would provide a profitable new clientele. With only R1.5 million in resources, the company is now working on two competing projects. The starting costs for Project X and Project Y are R625,000 and R600000, respectively. These projected are estimated for the next 7 years timeframe. According to SARS, the tax rate is 28%, and a discount rate of 11.25% is applied.Projects X Project YProject X Project Y129000 145000154000 145000312000 145000168000 14500098250 14500088750 14500016050 145000
Knowledge Booster
Background pattern image
Finance
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, finance and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Text book image
International Financial Management
Finance
ISBN:9780357130698
Author:Madura
Publisher:Cengage
Capital Budgeting Introduction & Calculations Step-by-Step -PV, FV, NPV, IRR, Payback, Simple R of R; Author: Accounting Step by Step;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyBw-NnAkHY;License: Standard Youtube License