Compute the NPV for Project X and Accept or Reject $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } \text { Time: } & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\text { Cash flow: } & - 75 & - 75 & 0 & 100 & 75 & 50\end{array}$$

question 33

Multiple Choice

Compute the NPV for Project X and accept or reject the project with the cash flows shown as follows if the appropriate cost of capital is 10 percent. $$\begin{array} { l l l l l l l } \text { Time: } & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 & 5 \\\text { Cash flow: } & - 75 & - 75 & 0 & 100 & 75 & 50\end{array}$$

• A)$12.93
• B)$14.22
• C)$62.07
• D)$136.90

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