Temple Corp

question 46

Multiple Choice

Temple Corp. is considering a new project whose data are shown below. The equipment that would be used has a 3-year tax life, would be depreciated by the straight-line method over its 3-year life, and would have a zero salvage value. No change in net operating working capital would be required. Revenues and other operating costs are expected to be constant over the project's 3-year life. What is the project's NPV?

• A) $15,740
• B) $16,569
• C) $17,441
• D) $18,359
• E) $19,325

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