Dobson Construction Has an Investment Project That Would Cost $150,000

question 45

Multiple Choice

Dobson Construction has an investment project that would cost $150,000 today and yield a one-time payoff of $167,000 in three years.What is the highest interest rate at which Dobson would find this project profitable?

• A) 7%
• B) 6%
• C) 5%
• D) It is not profitable at any of these interest rates.

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