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Compute the PI statistic for Project X and note whether the firm should accept or reject the project with the cash flows shown below if the appropriate cost of capital is 8 percent.
Time: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Cash Flow: -82, -82, 0, 117, 92, 67
Time: | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Cash flow: | -82 | -82 | 0 | 117 | 92 | 67 |
Multiple Choice
48.17 percent, reject
8.00 percent, accept
58.74 percent, accept
47.21 percent, reject
All information is given in the question.
The PI statistic is calculated by dividing present value of future cash flows by initial investment. i.e
Initial cash flow = | 82 | ||
Year | Cash flows | Present value factor | Present value of cash flows |
1 | -$82 | 0.9259 | -$75.93 |
2 | 0 | 0.8573 | 0 |
3 | 117.00 | 0.7938 | 92.88 |
4 | 92.00 | 0.7350 | 67.62 |
5 | 67.00 | 0.6806 | 45.60 |
Total | 130.17 | ||
PI | 1.5875 | ||
PI in % | 58.749% | ||
Decision | Accept |
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