XJ Company from the U

question 16

Multiple Choice

XJ Company from the U.S.is evaluating a proposal to build a new plant in the United Kingdom.The expected cash flows in pounds are as follows: Year 0,-50; Year 1,25; Year 2,35; Year 3,40.The discount rate in BP is 14% and the discount rate in the $US is 12%.The spot rate is $US1.99/BP.Calculate the NPV in $US:

• A)+25.86
• B)+28.69
• C)+51.46
• D)+45.14

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