Q: A timeline shows a cash flow of $$10,000 at the end of year 1 and 10$$,000 at the end of year 2. What is the total future value at the end of year 2 if the interest rate is 10%?

$$10,000 \times 1.10 + 10,000 = 21,000$$

Question 1

A jewelry manufacturer can trade 200 ounces of silver (market price $$20/oz) for 10 ounces of gold (market price 1$$,000/oz) today. What is the net value of this opportunity?

Accepted Answer

$6,000

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the valuation principle?

Accepted Answer

The value of a commodity or asset is determined by its competitive market price.

Question 3

Suppose you win 4 tickets to a concert (market price $$30 each) or can exchange them for 2 tickets to another show (market price 50 $$each). What should you do to maximize value?

Accepted Answer

Take the 4 tickets, sell them for $$120, and buy 2 tickets to the other show for 100.$$

Question 4

A firm can acquire 200 barrels of oil ($$90/barrel) and 3,000 pounds of copper (3.50/$$pound) for $25,000. What is the net value of this opportunity?

Accepted Answer

$3,500

Question 5

What is an arbitrage opportunity?

Accepted Answer

A situation where a profit can be made without risk or investment.

Question 6

If the interest rate is 10%, what is the future value in one year of $100,000 invested today?

Accepted Answer

$110,000

Question 7

A project costs $$100,000 today and returns 105$$,000 in one year. If the interest rate is 10%, what is the net value of the project in one year?

Accepted Answer

$-5,000

Question 8

Given the present value formula $$PV = \frac{C}{(1 + r)^n}$$, what is the present value of $15,000 to be received in 10 years at a 6% interest rate?

Accepted Answer

$$PV = \frac{15,000}{(1 + 0.06$$)^{10}$$}$$

Question 9

XYZ Company expects to receive $2,000,000 in five years. If the market interest rate is 4%, how much can they borrow today to repay the loan with this cash flow?

Accepted Answer

$$PV = \frac{2,000,000}{(1 + 0.04)^5$}$$

Question 10

If you invest $826.45 today at 10% interest, what will be the value in two years?

Accepted Answer

$$1,000$$

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a rule for valuing cash flows at different points in time?

Accepted Answer

You can compare values at different points in time without adjustment.

Question 12

If the interest rate is 8%, what is the present value of $$1.6$$ billion received in one year?

Accepted Answer

$$PV = \frac{1,600,000,000}{1.08}$$

Question 13

What is the cost of delaying the launch of a product by one year if the present value of the delayed revenue is $$1.481$$ billion and the immediate revenue would have been $$2$$ billion?

Accepted Answer

$$519$$ million

Question 14

Which of the following best describes compound interest?

Accepted Answer

Interest earned on both the initial principal and on prior interest payments.

Question 15

If $$C is a $$cash flow received in $$n$$ years and the interest rate is $$r$$, which formula gives the present value?

Accepted Answer

$$PV = \frac{C}{(1 + r)^n}$$

Question 16

A timeline shows a cash flow of $$10,000 at the end of year 1 and 10$$,000 at the end of year 2. What is the total future value at the end of year 2 if the interest rate is 10%?

Accepted Answer

$$10,000 	imes 1.10 + 10,000 = 21,000$$

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of the Law of One Price?

Accepted Answer

Two identical bonds must sell for the same price in a competitive market.

Question 18

If you invest $1,000 at 10% interest for 2 years, what is the future value using the compound interest formula?

Accepted Answer

$$1,000 	imes (1.10)^2$ = 1,210$$

Question 19

Which of the following statements about market prices is correct?

Accepted Answer

Market prices, not personal preferences, should be used to evaluate costs and benefits.

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