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bc pvt ltd is considering two mutually exclusive capital investments. the projects expected net cash flows are as follows:

year project a project b
0 -375 -575
1 -300 190
2 -200 190
3 -100 190
4 600 190
5 600 190
6 926 190
7 -200 0
if you were told that each projects cost of capital was 12%, whic project sholud be selected using the NPV criteria? what is each projects IRR? what is the regular payback period for these two projects? what is the portfolio index for each project if the cost of capital is 12%?

FFC is trying to establish its optimal capital structure. Its current capital structure consists of 25% debt and 75% equity; however, the CEO believes that the firm should use more debt. The risk-free rate, rRF, is 4%; the market risk premium, RPM, is 5%; and the firm’s tax rate is 40%. Currently, FFC has beta of 1.5. What would be FFC’s estimated cost of equity if it changed its capital structure to 40% debt and 60% equity? Should the company opt new capital structure, decide based on the cost of equity computations?

Assume you are a portfolio manager at JS Global Capital Ltd. Recently you came across three attractive stocks and want to create a portfolio investment in these three stocks. The details of the stocks are given below:
Company name Volatility
(Standard deviation) Weight in Portfolio Correlation with the market portfolio
Engro Ltd 25% 0.30 0.40
Lucky Cement Ltd 12% 0.30 0.60
FFC Ltd 13% 0.40 0.50

The expected return on the market portfolio is 8% and its volatility is 10%. The risk-free rate based on central bank’s discount rate is 3%. (Total Marks 6, 1.25 marks each)
a. Calculate each of the stock’s expected return and risk (beta) as compared to the market
b. What should be the expected return of the portfolio based on values calculated in part a.
c. Calculate the beta of the portfolio? what does it tells regarding the riskiness of the portfolio?
d. Using the values from part c, can you calculate the expected return of the portfolio? Is it similar to your answer in part b? Why or why not?

The following data were taken from the records of a company.

Period 1 Period 2 Period 3
Production(units) 30,000 38000 27000
Sales 30,000 27000 38000
Opening stock 11,000
Closing stock ------ 11,000 -------


Per unit cost are as follows:
Direct material $ 1.5
Direct labor 1.0
Production overhead 3.0
Selling price per unit $ 9
Administrative overheads are fixed at $25000 and one third of the production overheads are fixed.
Required
Prepare separate income statements on full costing and variable costing

What are the opportunities for Pakistani freelancers in African market?

The lateral cord of the right brachial plexus of a right handed 35 yr old male is completely severed.

Discuss the clinical presentation of the patient in terms of muscle function of the right upper extremity. Be specific about what muscles might be affected and to what extent. If you wish to add the sensory deficits expected as well, that is fine.

Q:Write short, to-the-point answers. No copy-pasting is allowed. If you use any material from any source, give citation. Word limit for each part: 50 words.
a. Explain 1/6/6 and 10/20/30 rule for making presentation more effective
b. Why “Self Awareness” and “Self Disclosure” are important to set our personal vision?
c. How we achieve our personal vision without developing self-motivation skills?

Q: Go through the statements and identify the thinking style or fallacies linked with these statement. Answer this question with Justifications; Word limit for each part: 50 words.
1.​Karachi met with cold breezes because it rained in Quetta.
2.​This research conclusion states that brand name has a significant impact on brand performance.
3.​The Pakistanis are the best people in the world.
4.​Young people are much more immoral in their behavior than older people.
5.​He was seen talking with a burglar; therefore he is a burglar himself.

Q.Ahmar and Ibad are two good friends and fellow mates; both have been together since elementary school classes and have completed high school together. Now they are preparing for reputed universities. Ahmar is feeling down due to the negative thoughts and he is afraid of being rejected from the top universities. Ibad on the contrary is very energetic, optimistic, well organized and victory oriented.
Requirement: In light of self-esteem, can you explain the reason for two different approaches of two people who had so many things similar to each other. Word limit 500 to 700 words

Q.Write thesis statements for the following three general subjects.

1. Mobile Phones
2. Friends
3. Unemployment