A Garage Is Installing a New "Bubble-Wash" Car Wash

question 50

Multiple Choice

A garage is installing a new "bubble-wash" car wash. It will promote the car wash as a fun activity for the family, and it is expected that the novelty of this approach will boost sales in the medium term. If the cost of capital is 10%, what is the net present value (NPV) of this project?

• A)-$135,493
• B)-$143,021
• C)$165,603
• D)$150,548

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