Question 1: (Calculating the WACC) The following values apply to the Drop Corporation: rd = 7.5%, re = 13%, T = 38%, D = $100, and E = $200. What is the weighted average cost of capital?
Question 2: (Mutually exclusive projects) Consider the cash flows given below for the mutually exclusive projects, S and L.
a. If the cost of capital is 10%, what is the NPV of each investment?
b. What is the IRR of each investment?
c. Which investment should you accept?
YEAR 0 1 2
Project S 100 160 0
Project L 100 0 200
Question 3: (MACRS depreciation) Modigliani Jet Ski Company has purchased several firm cars for a total of $150,000. They are classed as five-year property.
a. What is the annual depreciation charge for these assets?
b. If Modigliani's marginal tax rate is 40%, what is the annual depreciation tax shield?
c. Discounted at 8%, what is the present value of the depreciation tax shields?