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question 41

Multiple Choice

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The MaRS Company is planning on investing in a new project. This will involve the purchase of some new machinery costing $475 000. The MaRs Company expects cash inflows from this project as detailed below:
The appropriate discount rate for this project is 16%.
-The net present value (NPV) for this project is closest to:

• A)$184 004
• B)$150 000
• C)$123 420
• D)$179 590

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