Merced Company Has Invested $200,000 in a Project

question 17

Multiple Choice

Merced Company has invested $200,000 in a project.It had before tax net income of $100,000 in year 1, $150,000 in year 2, and $125,000 in year 3.What is the net present value of this project's after-tax net cash flow if Merced's discount rate is 8 percent and its marginal tax rate is 21 percent in all years?

• A)$53,116
• B)$120,000
• C)$253,116
• D)$320,400

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