A Loan of $10,000 Is Issued at 15% Interest

question 55

Essay

A loan of $10,000 is issued at 15% interest. Interest on the loan is to be repaid annually for 5 years,and the non-amortized principal is due at the end of the fifth year. Calculate the NPV of the loan if the company's tax rate is 34%.

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