The correct answer is C (73).
Explanation:
FCFF can be calculated from cash flow from operating activities (CFO) as follows:
FCFF=CFO+Int(1−Tax rate)−FCInv
Where:
- CFO is cash flow from operating activities (80).
- Int is interest paid (10).
- Tax rate is 20% (0.20).
- FCInv is capital expenditures (15).
Substituting the values:
FCFF=80+[10×(1−0.20)]−15=80+8−15=73
Why not A or B?
- A (57): Incorrectly deducts the after-tax interest adjustment instead of adding it back.
- B (65): Assumes interest is included in financing activities and does not adjust for after-tax interest.