A Firm Has a Project with a NPV of -$52

question 22

Multiple Choice

A firm has a project with a NPV of -$52 million. If they have access to risk free government financing that can create an annual tax shield of $5 mil, what is the APV of the project assuming the risk free interest rate is 6%?

• A) -$52 mil
• B) $5 mil
• C) $31 mil
• D) $83 mil

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