A Company Is Considering Investing in a Project That Is $\bold{\text{(Use appropriate factor(s)from the tables provided.)}}$

question 8

Multiple Choice

A company is considering investing in a project that is expected to return $350,000 four years from now.How much is the company willing to pay for this investment if the company requires a 12% return? (PV of $1,FV of $1,PVA of $1,and FVA of $1) $\bold{\text{(Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) }}$

• A)$55,606
• B)$137,681
• C)$222,425
• D)$265,764
• E)$350,000

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