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Compute the NPV for Project M if the appropriate cost of capital is 8 percent. (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign. Do not round intermediate calculations and round your final answer to 2 decimal places.)
Project M | ||||||
Time: | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
Cash flow: | –$2,900 | $650 | $780 | $820 | $900 | $400 |
NPV:
Should the project be accepted or rejected?
rejected
accepted
- Computing the Net Present value(NPV) for Project M:-
Year | Cash Flow of Project M ($) (a) | PV Factor @8% (b) | Present Value of Proj ect M ($) (a)*(b) |
0 | (2,900.00) | 1.00000 | (2,900.0) |
1 | 650.00 | 0.92593 | 601.852 |
2 | 780.00 | 0.85734 | 668.724 |
3 | 820.00 | 0.79383 | 650.942 |
4 | 900.00 | 0.73503 | 661.527 |
5 | 400.00 | 0.68058 | 272.233 |
(44.72) |
So, NPV for Project M is -$44.72
- As the NPV for Project M is negative the Project should not be accepted as it will provide negative returns.
Thus, it should be Rejected
Note- PV Factor@8% can be taken from PVAF Table or calculated using this formula which is = 1/(1+0.08)^n
where, n = Respective year.
For example, PV Factor@8% of 2nd year = 1/(1+0.08)^2 = 1/1.1664 = 0.85734