Finance Concepts: Required Rate of Return
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What is the present value of the expected cash income for Year 1?

  • 150,000 Rs
  • 224,000 Rs
  • 178,571.43 Rs
  • 133,928.57 Rs (correct)

    • How does an increase in the discount rate affect the present value of future cash flows?

  • It makes future cash flows equal to present cash flows.
  • It has no effect on the present value.
  • It increases the present value.
  • It decreases the present value. (correct)

    • Which year has the highest present value of expected cash flows?

  • Year 3 (correct)
  • Year 4
  • Year 2
  • Year 5

    • What is the formula used for calculating future value in continuous compounding?

    <p>FV = PV * e^(in) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the present value of expected cash flows for Year 4?

    <p>113,503.53 Rs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implications does the rationalization of present value suggest about future cash flow evaluations?

    <p>Future cash flows must be discounted due to inherent risks. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'm' approach in the continuous compounding formula when m approaches infinity?

    <p>e^in (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the cumulative present value of expected cash flows from Years 1 to 5?

    <p>704,318.32 Rs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula for calculating the future value (FV) with continuous compounding?

    <p>FV = PV0 (e)^(in) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After 3 years, what is the future value of a deposit of Rs.1000 at a continuous compounding rate of 10%?

    <p>Rs.1349.85 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the present value (PV) when the compounding is continuous?

    <p>It results in the minimum present value. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Opportunity Cost of Capital represent?

    <p>The rate of return from an alternative investment with equal risk. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the relationship between nominal and effective annual interest rates?

    <p>Effective interest accounts for the frequency of compounding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is cost of capital typically determined?

    <p>By the market's perception of risk. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the formula for Effective Annual Rate (EAR), what does 'm' represent?

    <p>The number of compounding periods per year (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the initial investment is Rs. 650,000, what is the purpose of calculating Net Present Value (NPV)?

    <p>To match present value of future cash flows with investment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If Company XYZ expects to save Rs.10 million from a renovation costing Rs.50 million, what is the expected rate of return?

    <p>20% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of Rs.1000 received in 10 years at a discount rate of 20% compounded continuously?

    <p>Rs. 135.34 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum return Company XYZ could earn by investing its Rs.50 million in bonds?

    <p>12% per year (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helps determine whether a renovation or bond investment is a better option for Company XYZ?

    <p>The expected returns from each investment. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When comparing investments with different compounding periods, what is crucial for standardization?

    <p>Stating interest on a common basis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the weighted average cost of capital?

    <p>The average return rate required by creditors and stockholders. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the cost of capital crucial for business valuation?

    <p>It serves as a discount rate for estimating fair value. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when investors face two investments with equal risk?

    <p>They typically opt for the one providing a higher return. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the required rate of return represent?

    <p>The minimum percentage of return necessary to attract investment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered when calculating the required rate of return?

    <p>The expected lifetime of the investment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the required rate of return (RRR) mathematically expressed?

    <p>RRR = Risk Free Rate + Risk Premium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the opportunity cost of capital signify?

    <p>The loss of potential gains from alternative investments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the Time Value of Money (TVM)?

    <p>The concept that money now is worth more than the same amount in the future (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Future Value, what does compounding refer to?

    <p>Adding interest earned to the principal amount (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formula correctly represents Simple Interest?

    <p>Interest = Principal × Rate × Time (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus when determining Present Value (PV)?

    <p>Identifying the sum of money required today for future goals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the cost of capital?

    <p>Use of funds (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the stated interest rate is 8% and compounded quarterly, what is affected by this compounding?

    <p>The effective interest rate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long will it take for Rs. 5000 to grow to Rs. 8000 at 6% annual interest compounded monthly?

    <p>Approximately 6.03 years (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what implied compound annual interest rate should one be indifferent between receiving Rs. 25,000 in 6 years or Rs. 50,000 in 12 years?

    <p>8% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the future value of cash-flow stream W at the end of year 5 with a compounded interest rate of 10%?

    <p>Rs. 1162.83 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the future value of Senaya's first plan at the end of 10 years at a 7% interest rate, compounded semi-annually?

    <p>Rs. 7624.57 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the discount rate used to compute the present value of cash flow stream Z if the cash flows include Rs. 200 in year 1, Rs. 500 in year 3, and Rs. 300 in year 5?

    <p>14% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following scenarios does NOT depict the cost of capital?

    <p>Investing user capital in low-interest savings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Required Rate of Return

    • The minimum percentage return an investment needs to attract investors
    • Considered the opportunity cost of capital for similar risk investments
    • Factors influencing Required Rate of Return:
      • Overall market return
      • Risk-free rate of return
      • Volatility or cost of funding the project
    • Calculated by: Required Rate of Return (RRR) = Risk Free Rate + Risk Premium

    Cost of Capital

    • The opportunity cost of investing in a specific project
    • Rate of return achievable in a different investment of equal risk
    • Represents the required rate of return to persuade an investor
    • Cost of capital is the equivalent of required rate of return in comparable risk investments

    Time Value of Money

    • The difference in value between money today and in the future
    • Accounts for the ability of money to grow over time
    • Represented by the concepts of Future Value (compounding) and Present Value (discounting)

    Future Value

    • The calculated value of a present sum of money or cash flows at a specified future date
    • Based on a given rate of return and compounding period

    Simple Interest

    • Interest paid only on the original principal amount

    Present Value

    • The current value of a future stream of cash flows discounted at a specific rate
    • Accounts for the time value of money
    • Higher discount rate leads to a lower present value

    Rationalization of Present Value

    • Uncertainty of future cash flows necessitates discounting
    • Present value reflects the risk associated with future cash flows
    • Higher discount rate reflects higher perceived risk

    Continuous Compounding

    • Interest is compounded continuously, resulting in the highest potential future value
    • Formula for calculating Future Value: FV = PV * (e)^(i*n) - FV = Future Value - PV = Present Value - i = Interest Rate - n = Number of Years
    • Formula for calculating Present Value: PV = FV / (e)^(i*n) - PV = Present Value - FV = Future Value - i = Interest Rate - n = Number of Years

    Net Present Value (NPV)

    • A key financial decision-making tool for project appraisal
    • Compares the present value of future cash flows to the investment cost
    • Positive NPV indicates a profitable investment

    Effective Annual Rate of Interest

    • The annual interest rate that yields the same return as a nominal rate compounded multiple times per year
    • Used for comparing investments with different compounding frequencies
    • Calculated by: EAR = (1 + (r/m))^m - 1 - EAR = Effective Annual Rate of Interest - r = Annual Interest Rate (Nominal Rate) - m = Number of Compounding Periods per Year

    The Opportunity Cost of Capital

    • The return potentially missed by choosing one investment over another with equal risk
    • Represents the minimum required return that makes an investment worthwhile
    • Determined by market conditions and investor risk perception

    Why Opportunity Cost of Capital Matters

    • Used as a discount rate for valuation purposes
    • Helps determine the fair value of investments and cash flows
    • Not the same as the interest rate on borrowed money
    • Depends on the investment itself, not the source of funds

    Additional Questions

    • The text poses several practical application questions for understanding the concepts of Time Value of Money, NPV, and Effective Annual Rate of Return.
    • Addressing these questions allows for deeper understanding and reinforces key concepts

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