The following data are available for four projects with unequal lives.
A 10% discount rate is appropriate for all four projects.

Which project has the highest equivalent annual benefit?

The performance of an investment centre manager is assessed by return on investment (ROI) alone. At present, his expected ROI for next year is 15%. The manager must now decide whether to invest in a new project that is expected to yield an ROI of 14%. The cost of capital is 12%.
Indicate whether each of the following statements is true or false.

Risk management can be represented as a four step process. The four steps, shown randomly, are:
1. Establish appropriate risk management policies.
2. Risks are identified by key stakeholders.
3. Risks are monitored on an ongoing basis.
4. Risks are evaluated according to the likelihood of occurrence and impact on the organization.
Which of the following is the correct order for the four steps?

A project requires an initial investment of $160,000 in an asset for which the annual depreciation charge will be $40,000. The forecast profits from the investment are as follows.

What is the payback period for the project in years? Give your answer to two decimal places.

A division of company XYZ has reported an operating profit of $350,000 and its residual income (RI) has been calculated as $60,000. The company's cost of capital is 12%.
The division's return on investment (ROI) is: