of the average variable cost is a. at the same level of output as the minimum average total cost b. at a smaller level of output than the minimum average total cost c. at a larger level of output than the minimum average total cost d. at the same level of output as the average fixed costs e. same as minimum marginal cost 2. The multiplant monopolist maximises profits when a. Marginal cost equals marginal revenue b. When marginal cost in each plant are equal c. When average cost in each
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15% preferred stock‚ and 35% debt. If the cost of common equity for the firm is 19.6%‚ the cost of preferred stock is 12.9% and the before tax cost of debt is 9.5% what is the weighted average cost of capital? The firm’s tax rate is 35%. Answer: WACC = (50% x 19.6%) + (15% x 12.9%) + ( 35% x 9.5% x 65% = Q2: The following are the information of a company: |Type of capital |Book value (Tk) |Market value (Tk) |Specific cost (%) | | |
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Oligopoly From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia An oligopoly is a market form in which a market or industry is dominated by a small number of sellers (oligopolists). Oligopolies can result from various forms of collusion which reduce competition and lead to higher costs for consumers. [1] With few sellers‚ each oligopolist is likely to be aware of the actions of the others. The decisions of one firm therefore influence and are influenced by the decisions of other firms. Strategic planning by oligopolists
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economic cost Correct Answer: total economic cost Question 2 5 out of 5 points Recently‚ the American Medical Association changed its recommendations on the frequency of pap-smear exams for women. The new frequency recommendation was designed to address the family histories of the patients. The optimal frequency should be where the marginal benefit of an additional pap-test: Answer Selected Answer: equals the marginal cost of the test Correct Answer: equals the marginal cost of the
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1 - Introduction Cadbury Schweppes plc‚ was formed by two different people in charge of different companies coming together. John Cadbury was in charge of making confectionery and Jacob Schweppes was producing and distributing beverages. Both of these came together in 1969 to form Cadbury Schweppes plc. This company is engaged in the manufacturing‚ distributing and sale of branded beverages and confectionery. It supplies its products through whole sale and retail outlets in almost 200 countries
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quantity demanded. Total costs of production (including a “normal” return on owners’ investment) per month are: C = 20‚000 + 50Q + 3Q2 a. Express total profits (() in terms of Q. b. At what level of output are total profits maximized? What price will be charged? What are total profits at this output level? c. What market structure did you assume? Why? d. Would your answers in b change if the market for sewing machines were competitive? How? (Specify price‚ quantity
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2. What is the maximum price they could expect to pay Monmouth‚ based on an analysis of valuation using discounted cash flow‚ calculation of WACC and terminal value determination? 2. Based on the DCF valuation and using a WACC of 8.25% (the beta assumed to be 1‚ the average beta of comparable firms and the coupon rate to be 7.96%‚ the rate for BB rated companies) and a growth rate of 5.5%. The fair price is $40.4 per share for Robertson‚ lower than the $50 offered by Simmons to sell their
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Question 1 The primary objective of a for-profit firm is to ___________. Selected Answer: Correct Answer: 5 out of 5 points maximize shareholder value maximize shareholder value Question 2 5 out of 5 points The flat-screen plasma TVs are selling extremely well. The originators of this technology are earning higher profits. What theory of profit best reflects the performance of the plasma screen makers? Selected Answer: Correct Answer: innovation theory of profit innovation theory
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WACC: Weighted average cost of capital =WACC= SS+B×Rs+BS+B×RB×1-tC note: Rs ‚ cost of equity; RB ‚ cost of debt; tC ‚ corporate tax rate. For cost of equity‚ Rs‚ we calculate it by using the SML‚ according to CAPM model. Rs=RF+β×[RM-RF] As we can see in the chart behind the case‚ beta of Worldwide Paper Company is 1.10; the Market risk premium (RM-RF) is 6.0%. Because this on-site longwood woodyard project has six year life and the investment spend over two years‚ the total long of this program
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The cost of company’s capital can be define of as the minimum return required by providers of finance for investing in an asset‚ whether that is a project‚ a business unit or an entire company. It is important to reflect the capital structure used to finance the investment. To create a capital companies usually use a funds providing by creditors and shareholders. Managers use cost of capital as the discount rate in net present value (NPV) project appraisal techniques.1 The weighted-average cost
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