You Have an Investment Opportunity in the United Kingdom That

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Essay

You have an investment opportunity in the United Kingdom that requires an investment of $500,000 today and will produce a cash flow of £320,000 in one year with no risk.Suppose the risk-free rate of interest in the United Kingdom is 6% and the current competitive exchange rate is $1.70/£.What is the net present value (NPV)of this project? Would you take the project?

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