Carter, Inc

question 25

Essay

Carter, Inc. is considering a five-year project that has an initial outlay or cost of $22,000. The future cash inflows from its project for years 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are $15,000, $15,000, $15,000, $15,000 and -$41,000, respectively. Compute both IRRs. Given these IRRs, compute the two NPVs. If Carter's true cost of borrowing for this project is 10%, would Carter choose the project?

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