Calculate the IRR of a 20-Year Project with a Cost

question 149

Multiple Choice

Calculate the IRR of a 20-year project with a cost of $400,000 and annual cash flows of $50,000 in years 1-10 and $25,000 in years 11-20. The company's required rate of return is 10%.

• A) 4.53%
• B) 6.53%
• C) 8.53%
• D) 10.53%
• E) 12.53%

---

Definitions:

Crossover Rate

The discount rate at which two investment projects have the same Net Present Value (NPV), often used in capital budgeting.

Projects

Specific tasks or initiatives undertaken to achieve a particular goal, often requiring a significant amount of planning and work.

IRR Cross-Over Rate

The rate at which two projects have the same net present value (NPV) when considering their internal rate of return (IRR), used to choose between competing projects.

Annual Cash Flow

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, measured yearly.