A Company Is Considering Extracting Natural Gas from One of Its

question 13

Multiple Choice

A company is considering extracting natural gas from one of its properties. The initial extraction cost is $8 million, and all of the gas will be extracted in two years. The profits from selling the natural gas will be $6 million in one year and $5 million in two years. What is the net present value of this investment at 12%?

• A) $2.5 million
• B) $1,343,112
• C) $800,780
• D) $1,020,645

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