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A project costs $1000 today and will generate a cash flow of $3173 three years from now. If the interest rate is 3%, what is the net present value of the project?
Correct Answer:
Net Present Value (NPV) |
$ (1,025) |
Working:
Project Alpha |
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Year |
Cash Inflows |
PV factor at 12% |
Present value |
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1 |
$ 3,173 |
$ 0.9709 |
$ 3,081 |
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2 |
$ 3,173 |
$ 0.9426 |
$ 2,991 |
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3 |
$ 3,173 |
$ 0.9151 |
$ 2,904 |
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Total |
$ 8,975 |
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(-) Initial Cost |
$ 10,000 |
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Net Present Value (NPV) |
$ (1,025) |
End of Answer.
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