Chapter 8 - Specific investment decisions Flashcards
1
Q
What is the formula for EAC (equivalent annual cost)?
A
NPV of costs / annuity
2
Q
What is EAC used for?
A
Establishing the optimal asset replacement cycle
3
Q
What is the difference between hard rationing and soft rationing?
A
- Hard rationing is external, imposed by capital markets
- Soft rationing is internal, imposed by a management decision
4
Q
How can divisible projects be ranked?
A
Profitability index
5
Q
What is the formula for the profitability index?
A
NPV / initial outlay