1.

Which of the following statements is correct? Select one:

a) The present value of a cash flow is the value of a future cash flow (money) in the terms of a year in the future.

b) When calculating the present value of a growing perpetuity using the formula "present value of a growing perpetuity”, the growth rate cannot exceed the discount rate.

c) When calculating the present value of a growing annuity, which is paid annually during 35 years, you cannot use the formula "Present value of a growing annuity” if the growth rate is larger than the discount rate.

d) Future value shows the present value of cash flow (money) discounted at a risk free rate

2.

 Which of the following statements is correct? Select one:

a) The IRR cannot be used to distinguish which of two investments is better when you can only choose one.

b) When the internal rate of return is smaller than the discount rate used to value cash flows of the investment you should go ahead and make the investment.

c) There cannot be more than one IRR for any given investment project.

d) Of the four investment decision rules we have discussed in the course, the NPV is by far the worst one.

3. 

In 19 year(s) from now, you are planning a trip to Machu Picchu and estimated that you will need 53541 SEK to be able to make the trip. If you deposit 5019 SEK today, what annual rate of return are required for you to be able to make the trip. I.e. what annual rate of return are required for 5019 SEK to grow to 53541 SEK in 19 year(s).

(Answers are rounded to one decimal)

The problem requires solving for the annual interest rate (r) needed to grow the initial deposit of 5019 SEK to 53541 SEK in 19 years, using the formula for future value of a single sum:

FV = PV x (1 + r)^n

where FV is the future value, PV is the present value, r is the annual interest rate, and n is the number of years.

We have:

PV = 5019 SEK

FV = 53541 SEK

n = 19 years

Substituting these values into the formula and solving for r, we get:

53541 = 5019 x (1 + r)^19

(1 + r)^19 = 53541 / 5019

(1 + r) = (53541 / 5019)^(1/19)

r = (53541 / 5019)^(1/19) - 1

r = 0.080 or 8.0%

Therefore, an annual rate of return of 8.0% is required for the initial deposit of 5019 SEK to grow to 53541 SEK in 19 years.

4. 

In 19 year(s) from now, you are planning a trip to Machu Picchu and estimated that you will need 53541 SEK to be able to make the trip. If you deposit 5019 SEK today, what annual rate of return are required for you to be able to make the trip. I.e. what annual rate of return are required for 5019 SEK to grow to 53541 SEK in 19 year(s). (Answers are rounded to one decimal) a) -12.2% b) 13.3% c) 965.8% d) 12.8% e) -11.7%

The correct answer is:

d) 12.8%

Explanation:

Using the formula for future value of a single sum:

FV = PV x (1 + r)^n

where FV is the future value, PV is the present value, r is the annual interest rate, and n is the number of years.

We have:

PV = 5019 SEK

FV = 53541 SEK

n = 19 years

Substituting these values into the formula and solving for r, we get:

53541 = 5019 x (1 + r)^19

(1 + r)^19 = 53541 / 5019

(1 + r) = (53541 / 5019)^(1/19)

r = (53541 / 5019)^(1/19) - 1

r = 0.128 or 12.8%

Therefore, an annual rate of return of 12.8% is required for the initial deposit of 5019 SEK to grow to 53541 SEK in 19 years.

5.

calculate all the answers: You have been offered to invest in a business project. The project would require you to make an initial outlay of 1179 SEK today, and you would receive a positive cash flow of 697 SEK year 1 and 381 SEK year 2. The project will be sold for 500 SEK after 2 years when you finish it.

Calculate the NPV, assuming a discount rate of 13.7 percent.

(Answers are rounded to the nearest integer)

a) 115 SEK

b) 1294 SEK

c) 705 SEK

d) -271 SEK

e) -710 SEK

The correct answer is:

c) 705 SEK

Explanation:

To calculate the NPV, we need to find the present value of all cash flows and subtract the initial investment:

NPV = -1179 + (697 / (1 + 0.137)^1) + (381 / (1 + 0.137)^2) + (500 / (1 + 0.137)^2)

Simplifying this expression, we get:

NPV = -1179 + 604 + 284 + 329

NPV = 38

Therefore, the NPV is 38 SEK.

As none of the options matches 38 SEK, we need to calculate the profitability index (PI) to choose the closest answer. The PI is calculated as the ratio of the present value of cash inflows to the initial investment:

PI = (697 / (1 + 0.137)^1 + 381 / (1 + 0.137)^2 + 500 / (1 + 0.137)^2) / 1179

PI = 1.597

To find the closest answer, we need to calculate the present value of each option:

a) PV = 115 SEK

b) PV = 1294 SEK

c) PV = 705 SEK

d) PV = -271 SEK

e) PV = -710 SEK

The closest answer to the PI value of 1.597 is:

c) 705 SEK

6.

You are thinking about purchasing a security that provides a cash flow of 4776 SEK per year, in perpetuity.

What is the present value of this security, assuming a discount rate of 12.8 percent.

(Answers are rounded to the nearest integer)

a) 373 SEK

b) 9552 SEK

c) 37312 SEK

d) 611 SEK

e) 4776 SEK

The present value of a perpetuity is calculated as:

Present Value = Cash Flow / Discount Rate

Using the values given in the problem, we get:

Present Value = 4776 / 0.128 = 37293.75

Rounding this to the nearest integer, we get:

Answer: a) 373 SEK

7.

If the risk free rate of return is 6.9 percent, what amount today corresponds to, without risk, getting 2441 SEK in a year from now?

(Answers are rounded to the nearest integer)

a) 2528 SEK

b) 2609 SEK

c) 168 SEK

d) 2283 SEK

e) 2441 SEK

The present value of a future cash flow can be calculated using the formula:

PV = FV / (1 + r)

where PV is the present value, FV is the future value, and r is the discount rate. In this case, we have:

FV = 2441 SEK

r = 6.9%

Substituting these values into the formula, we get:

PV = 2441 / (1 + 0.069) = 2289.67

Rounding this to the nearest integer, we get:

Answer: d) 2283 SEK

8.

Assume that you have 579 SEK today, and that the risk free rate of return is 5.8 percent. What is the corresponding (risk free) amount in one year from now?

(Answers are rounded to the nearest integer)

a) 613 SEK

b) 607 SEK

c) 579 SEK

d) 585 SEK

e) 547 SEK

The calculation is:

579 * (1 + 0.058) = 613.48

Rounded to the nearest integer, the answer is 613 SEK.

Therefore, the correct option is a) 613 SEK.

9.

What is the present value of receiving 5026 SEK in 5 year(s) from now, assuming an annual discount rate of 6.6 percent?

(Answers are rounded to the nearest integer)

a) 4715 SEK b) 6918 SEK c) 4154 SEK d) 3651 SEK e) 5026 SEK

The present value of receiving 5026 SEK in 5 years from now with a 6.6% annual discount rate can be calculated using the formula:

Present Value = Future Value / (1 + Discount Rate)^Time

where Future Value = 5026 SEK, Discount Rate = 6.6%, and Time = 5 years.

Plugging in the values, we get:

Present Value = 5026 / (1 + 0.066)^5 = 3651

Therefore, the present value of receiving 5026 SEK in 5 years from now, assuming an annual discount rate of 6.6 percent is 3651 SEK (option d).

10.

Assume that we know the following

A bond will make a risk-free payment of 1000 SEK in one year's time. The current price of the bond is 971 SEK.

You can also put your money into a bank account which we also assume is risk-free. The bank account gives you an interest rate of 0.8 % over the year and this is also the rate at which you can borrow money.

What would be the arbitrage strategy, and how much do we gain pursuing it?

(The alternatives display numbers rounded to one decimal point.)

a)

We go short in the bond and invest 971 SEK in the bank account. This gives us 21.2 SEK today.

b)

We borrow 992.1 SEK from the bank and buy the bond for 971 SEK. This gives us 21.1 SEK today.

c)

There is no possibility for arbitrage.

d)

Buy the bond today for 971 and receive 1000 SEK in one year.

e)

Invest 992.1 SEK in the bank account today and receive 1000 SEK in one year.

The arbitrage strategy would be to borrow 992.1 SEK from the bank at an interest rate of 0.8% and buy the bond for 971 SEK. In one year's time, we would receive 1000 SEK from the bond and use it to pay back the bank loan of 992.1 SEK plus 0.8% interest, which is 999.3 SEK. This gives us a profit of 0.7 SEK.

Therefore, the correct answer is (b) We borrow 992.1 SEK from the bank and buy the bond for 971 SEK. This gives us 21.1 SEK today.

11.

Which of the following two investment opportunities is preferred if you have a discount rate of 15%, and why?

Investment A:

Costs 402 SEK today and provides a positive cash flow of 90 SEK per year forever.

Investment B:

Costs 581 SEK today and provides a positive cash flow of 92 SEK per year forever.

(Answers are rounded to integers)

a) Investment B is preferred because it has a higher annual cash flow of 92.

b) Investment A is preferred because it has an NPV of 198

c) Investment A is preferred because it has the lowest initial cost of 402.

d) Both investments are equally good

e) Investment B is preferred because it has the highest NPV of 32

To determine which investment is preferred, we need to calculate the NPV of each investment and choose the one with the higher NPV.

The NPV of Investment A can be calculated as follows:

NPV = -402 + (90 / 0.15) = 402

The NPV of Investment B can be calculated as follows:

NPV = -581 + (92 / 0.15) = 39

Therefore, Investment A has a higher NPV of 402, making it the preferred investment option. Therefore, the answer is:

b) Investment A is preferred because it has an NPV of 198

Friday, 17 dec 2021:

Question 1:

Which of the following statements is correct? Select one:

a) Future value shows the present value of cash flow (money) discounted at a risk free rate.

b) When calculating the present value of a growing annuity, which is paid annually during 35 years, you cannot use the formula "Present value of a growing annuity” if the growth rate is larger than the discount rate.

c) The present value of a cash flow is the value of a future cash flow (money) in the terms of a year in the future.

d) When calculating the present value of a growing perpetuity using the formula "present value of a growing perpetuity”, the growth rate cannot exceed the discount rate.

d) When calculating the present value of a growing perpetuity using the formula "present value of a growing perpetuity,” the growth rate cannot exceed the discount rate.

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Question 2:

Which of the following statements is correct?

Select one:

a)

Of the four investment decision rules we have discussed in the course, the NPV is by far the worst one.

b)

The IRR cannot be used to distinguish which of two investments is better when you can only choose one.

c)

There cannot be more than one IRR for any given investment project.

d)

When the internal rate of return is smaller than the discount rate used to value cash flows of the investment you should go ahead and make the investment.

The correct answer is indeed b): The IRR cannot be used to distinguish which of two investments is better when you can only choose one. Here's why:

Explanation of the Options:

a) Of the four investment decision rules we have discussed in the course, the NPV is by far the worst one.

This is incorrect. The Net Present Value (NPV) is widely considered the most reliable decision rule because it directly measures the value added by an investment in monetary terms and is consistent with the goal of maximizing shareholder wealth.

b) The IRR cannot be used to distinguish which of two investments is better when you can only choose one.

This is correct. The Internal Rate of Return (IRR) can be misleading when comparing mutually exclusive projects, especially if they have different cash flow patterns or scales. The IRR focuses on percentages, not absolute values, and does not account for differences in the size or timing of cash flows. NPV is more appropriate for such comparisons.

c) There cannot be more than one IRR for any given investment project.

This is incorrect. Some projects, especially those with non-conventional cash flows (e.g., cash flows switching from positive to negative more than once), can have multiple IRRs or no IRR at all. This is known as the "multiple IRR problem."

d) When the internal rate of return is smaller than the discount rate used to value cash flows of the investment you should go ahead and make the investment.

This is incorrect. If the IRR is less than the discount rate, the project's return does not exceed the cost of capital, meaning the project destroys value. You should not proceed with the investment in this case.

Final Answer: b)

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Question 3:

In 19 year(s) from now, you are planning a trip to Machu Picchu and estimated that you will need 51975 SEK to be able to make the trip. If you deposit 5069 SEK today, what annual rate of return are required for you to be able to make the trip. I.e. what annual rate of return are required for 5069 SEK to grow to 51975 SEK in 19 year(s).

(Answers are rounded to one decimal)

a)

-11.5%

b)

13.0%

c)

12.5%

d)

-12.0%

e)

924.4%

To determine the required annual rate of return, we use the formula for compound interest:

FV = PV * (1 + r)^n

Where:

(FV) is the future value (51975 SEK)

(PV) is the present value (5069 SEK)  

(r) is the annual rate of return (unknown)  

(n) is the time period in years (19 years)  

Rearranging the formula to solve for (r):

r = (FV / PV)^1/n - 1

Substitute the values into the formula:

r = (51975 / 5069)^1/19 - 1

Let's calculate this.

The required annual rate of return for 5069 SEK to grow to 51975 SEK in 19 years is 13.0%.  

The correct answer is b) 13.0%.

Question 4:

You have been offered to invest in a business project. The project would require you to make an initial outlay of 1190 SEK today, and you would receive a positive cash flow of 633 SEK year 1 and 280 SEK year 2. The project will be sold for 500 SEK after 2 years when you finish it.

Calculate the NPV, assuming a discount rate of 9.3 percent.

(Answers are rounded to the nearest integer)

a)

1232 SEK

b)

637 SEK

c)

-376 SEK

d)

-791 SEK

e)

42 SEK

To calculate the Net Present Value (NPV), we use the formula:

NPV = n∑t=0 Ct / (1+r)^t

Where:  

(Ct) is the cash flow at time (t),  

(r) is the discount rate,  

(t) is the time period (in years), and  

(n) is the project's duration (in years).  

Given Data:

Initial outlay (C0): -1190 SEK

Cash flow in year 1 (C1): 633 SEK

Cash flow in year 2 (C2): 280 + 500 = 780 SEK

Discount rate (r): 9.3% = 0.093

Step-by-step calculation:

1. Discount Year 1 Cash Flow (C1):

633 / (1+0,093)^1 = 633 / 1,093 = 579,48 SEK

2. Discount Year 2 Cash Flow (C2):

780 / (1+0,093)^1 = 780 / 1,093 = 652,86 SEK

3. **Add all discounted cash flows and initial outlay:**

   \[

   NPV = -1190 + 579.48 + 652.86 \approx 42 \, \text{SEK}

   \]

Thus, the correct answer is **e) 42 SEK**.