Suppose a Firm Has $50 Million to Invest in a New

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Suppose a firm has $50 million to invest in a new market.Given market uncertainties,the firm forecasts a high-scenario where the present value of the investment is $200 million and a low-scenario where the present value of the investment is $20 million.Suppose that by waiting a year,the firm can learn with certainty which scenario will arise.Assume a 10% annual discount rate.If the firm waits one year and learns that the high-scenario will happen,what is the firm's expected net present value of the investment?

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