The Quick-Start Company Has the Following Pattern of Potential Cash

question 66

Multiple Choice

The Quick-Start Company has the following pattern of potential cash flows with its planned investment in a new cold weather starting system for fuel injected cars. If the company has a discount rate of 17%,should it decide to invest?

• A)yes,NPV = €2.2 million
• B)yes,NPV = €21.6 million
• C)no,NPV = -€1.9 million
• D)yes,NPV = € 8.6 million
• E)No,since more than one branch is NPV = 0 or negative,the firm must reject.

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