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A project has an initial cost of $37,875, expected net cash inflows of $12,000 per year for 8 years, and a cost of capital of 12%. What is the project's PI? Do not round your intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
Profitability index is calculated using the below formula:
Profitability Index= NPV + Initial investment/ Initial investment
Net present value is calculated using a financial calculator by inputting the below:
The net present value of cash flows is $21,736.68.
Profitability Index= $21,736.68 + $37,875/ $37,875
= $59,611.68/ $37,875
= 1.57.
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