Question

Present Value of an Annuity of 1 Periods8%9% 10.926 0.917 0.909 21.783 1.759 1.736 32.577 2.531 2.487 A company has a minimum required rate of return of 9%. It is considering investing in a project that costs $195000 and is expected to generate cash inflows of $78000 at the end of each year for three years. The net present value of this project is $39000. $19742. $2418. $197418.

Answer 1

Answer:

d. $197,418

Explanation:

Profitability index for this project = Present value of cash inflows / Present value of cash inflows

Profitability index for this project = 2.531*$78000 / $195000

Profitability index for this project = $197,418 / $195,000

Profitability index for this project = 1.0124

So, the net present value of this project is $197,418