Suppose That the Oil Price Is Uncertain and Can Be

question 47

Multiple Choice

Suppose that the oil price is uncertain and can be either $60/bbl.or $30/bbl.next year with equal probability.Calculate the expected NPV of the project if it is postponed by one year.

• A)+50 million
• B)-25 million
• C)+59 million
• D)+47 million

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