A 3-Year Project Will Cost $180 at the End of Year

question 7

Multiple Choice

A 3-year project will cost $180 at the end of year 1 and is expected to produce operating profit before depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of $80 in year 1, $100 in year 2, and $60 in year 3. Depreciation, both real and financial, will be calculated using straight-line depreciation over 3 years. The cost of capital is 10%, and the firm's marginal tax rate is 25%.
-Refer to the information above. Calculate the project IRR if 100% equity financing is used.

• A)13.4%
• B)29.8%
• C)11.1%
• D)12.5%

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