Consider the following project.
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Times (days) |
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Activity |
Optimistic |
Most Likely |
Pessimistic |
Preceding Tasks |
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1 |
8 |
10 |
13 |
- |
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2 |
5 |
6 |
8 |
- |
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3 |
13 |
15 |
21 |
2 |
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4 |
10 |
12 |
14 |
1,3 |
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5 |
11 |
20 |
30 |
4 |
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6 |
4 |
5 |
8 |
5 |
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7 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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8 |
4 |
6 |
10 |
7 |
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9 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
8,6 |
In: Operations Management
South West Industries is considering a project which has the following cash flows:
Year | Cash Flow |
0 | ? |
1 | $4,000 |
2 | 3,000 |
3 | 3,000 |
4 | 1,500 |
The project has a payback period of 2.5 years. The firm’s cost of capital is 12 percent.
What is the project’s net present value (NPV).
What does the NPV rule advise regarding this investment opportunity?
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Calculate the instantaneous position of the Sun in the
sky at “Solar Noon” on August 1st for Berlin,
Tegel Airport (52.55º N, 13.28º E) in terms of Solar Altitude Angle
and Solar Azimuth Angle.
b) Calculate the Solar Angle of Incidence on the surface of a
“South” oriented PV module at the same
time instant at the same geographical location.
(Hint: Calculate the Sun`s position in the sky for a normal
year)
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a. A fall in the price of oil
b. A rise in consumer optimism
c. A hurricane destroys factories in South Carolina
d. Foreigners watch fewer U.S.-made movies
e. New inventions occur at a faster pace
f. A faster money growth
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