Copp CoCan Invest in a Project That Costs $200,000

question 19

Multiple Choice

Copp Co.can invest in a project that costs $200,000.It is expected to provide a lump sum after-tax return of $300,000.If Copp uses an 8 percent discount rate for evaluation, in what year must it recover the $300,000 to produce a positive net cash flow?

• A)3rd year
• B)4th year
• C)5th year
• D)6th year

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