The Present Value of Rearden Metal's Cash Outflow Computed by First

question 39

Multiple Choice

The present value of Rearden Metal's cash outflow computed by first converting to dollars and then discounting the cash flow at the appropriate Argentine Peso rate is closest to:

• A)$469,500
• B)$475,000
• C)$481,000
• D)$484,500

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