Lisa Is Pondering the Construction and Operation of a Home-Based

question 33

Multiple Choice

Lisa is pondering the construction and operation of a home-based cattery. She expects it will cost $25,000 to construct and will have a lifespan of four years before it collapses due to faulty construction and ammonia rot. Cash flows during those four glorious years are estimated as follows:
If the interest rate is 5%, what is the present value of the cattery project?

• A) 8,522
• B) 8,823
• C) 9,124
• D) 9,625

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