IMANET CMA Exam - Topic 2 Question 108 Discussion

Actual exam question for IMANET's CMA exam

Question #: 108
Topic #: 2

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The data available for the current year are given below.

using the information presented above, the contribution by Division I was?

A$190000

B$260,000

CS310.000

D$380 000

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Suggested Answer: A

The NPV of both machines must be calculated and compared to determine which will yield a better return of cash flows. Machine A is calculated as one lump sum payable in 4 years minus the initial investment cost.

The NPV of Machine B is calculated as the present value of an ordinary annuity of

$13,000 for 4 years, minus the initial investment cost.

By comparing the NPV of both machines, Cliff would choose Machine A because NPV of A > NPV of B by $1,044.

by Nu at Mar 05, 2025, 04:19 AM

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Willie

7 months ago

Not sure about that, $380,000 seems too high.

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Mariann

8 months ago

I agree, $260,000 makes the most sense.

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Matt

8 months ago

Wait, is $310,000 even an option?

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Salley

8 months ago

Definitely $190,000!

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Taryn

8 months ago

I think it's $260,000.

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Oretha

9 months ago

I’m leaning towards $380,000 based on the data we analyzed in class, but I need to double-check my calculations.

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Lilli

9 months ago

I feel like $190,000 sounds familiar, but I might be mixing it up with another division's figures from our practice tests.

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Nancey

9 months ago

I remember a similar question where we had to determine the contribution margin, but I can't recall the exact formula we used.

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Jordan

9 months ago

I think Division I's contribution was around $260,000, but I'm not entirely sure how to calculate it correctly.

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Malcom

9 months ago

This seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I'm not missing anything. I'll review the options and see which one best matches the information given.

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Glenn

9 months ago

I'm a bit unsure about this one. The data doesn't seem to be presented in the clearest way. I'll need to read through it carefully and make sure I'm interpreting everything correctly.

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Leonor

9 months ago

Alright, time to put on my problem-solving hat. I'm confident I can figure this out if I take my time and double-check my work.

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Altha

9 months ago

Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. I need to find the relevant information in the data and then perform the necessary calculation to arrive at the answer.

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Lenita

9 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a straightforward calculation based on the data provided. I'll need to carefully review the numbers to determine the contribution from Division I.

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Adolph

1 year ago

I'm going to have to double-check my work, but I think the answer is B) $260,000. That's my final answer... unless I change my mind again.

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Phil

1 year ago

Let's double-check the data to confirm the correct contribution amount.

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Delsie

1 year ago

Are you sure about that? I calculated it to be $310,000.

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Alease

1 year ago

I agree, Division I's contribution was $260,000.

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Garry

1 year ago

I think the answer is B) $260,000.

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Natalie

1 year ago

Honestly, I'm just going to guess. This exam is making me hungry. Is it lunchtime yet?

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Tamera

1 year ago

This is a tricky one, but I'm going to go with D) $380,000. Gotta take a risk, you know?

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Mickie

1 year ago

User 3: I agree with User Comment, I also think it's D) $380,000.

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Jacquelyne

1 year ago

User 2: I'm not sure, but I'll go with B) $260,000.

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Lynelle

1 year ago

User 1: I think the answer is A) $190,000.

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Shayne

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm leaning towards C) $310,000. It just seems more in line with the information provided.

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Shawn

1 year ago

I'm still sticking with C) $310,000. It just seems like the most likely option based on the data.

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Yvonne

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be D) $380,000. It could be a higher contribution from Division I.

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Earleen

1 year ago

I agree with you, Division I's contribution does seem to align more with option B.

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Daron

1 year ago

I think it's actually B) $260,000. Division I's contribution seems to match that amount.

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Twanna

1 year ago

I calculated it and I am confident that the contribution was $310,000.

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Elvera

1 year ago

I disagree, I believe the contribution was $190,000.

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Kathrine

1 year ago

I think the contribution by Division I was $260,000.

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Lynelle

1 year ago

I'm pretty sure it's B) $260,000. The data looks straightforward enough.

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Elvera

1 year ago

I'm leaning towards D) $380,000. Division I might have a bigger contribution.

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Carrol

1 year ago

I'm not sure, but I think it might be C) $310,000. The numbers are a bit confusing.

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Helaine

1 year ago

I agree with you, I also think it's A) $190,000.

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Margurite

1 year ago

I think it's A) $190,000. Division I's contribution seems lower.

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Dick

1 year ago

I agree with you, it seems like the correct answer is B) $260,000.

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Markus

1 year ago

I think it's A) $190,000.

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