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Calculate the profitability index (PI) for the following cash flows if the relevant discount rate is 10%
| Year | Cash Flow |
| 0 | -15,300 |
| 1 | 9,400 |
| 2 | 7,600 |
| 3 | 4,300 |
Answer----------Profitability index (PI) = 1.18
Working
| Year | Cash Inflows (outflows) | table factor | Present values of cash flows |
| 1 | $ 9,400 | 0.90909 | $ 8,545 |
| 2 | $ 7,600 | 0.82645 | $ 6,281 |
| 3 | $ 4,300 | 0.75131 | $ 3,231 |
| Present value of cash flows (A) | $ 18,057 | ||
| Less: Initial Investment (B) | $ 15,300.00 | ||
| Profitability index (A/B) | 1.18 | ||