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Consider a project with free cash flows in one year of $90,000 in a weak economy or $117,000 in a strong economy,with each outcome being equally likely.The initial investment required for the project is $80,000,and the project's cost of capital is 15%.The risk-free interest rate is 5%.
-Suppose that you borrow only $45,000 in financing the project.According to MM proposition II,calculate the firm's equity cost of capital.

Understand how to calculate the future value of investments with regular contributions.

Calculate the present value of annuities and single sums required to meet future financial obligations.

Determine the amount of regular deposits needed to achieve a specific financial goal within a given timeframe.

Understand the impact of different compounding frequencies on investment growth and loan repayment schedules.

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NonDirectional Strategy

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