If a Project Has an Expected Life of Three Years,requires

question 19

Multiple Choice

If a project has an expected life of three years,requires an initial outlay of $5000,has a net present value of $2205.40 and an accounting rate of return of 40%,and promises a uniform cash flow over its life,how much depreciation is being deducted on an annual basis if the required rate of return is 12% p.a.?

• A)$800
• B)$1000
• C)$550
• D)$430

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