A Project Will Produce an Operating Cash Flow of $7,300

question 23

Multiple Choice

A project will produce an operating cash flow of $7,300 a year for three years. The initial cash investment in the project will be $11,600. The net after-tax salvage value is estimated at $3,500 and will be received during the last year of the project's life. What is the net present value of the project if the required rate of return is 11%?

• A) $8,798.29
• B) $9,896.87
• C) $10,072.72
• D) $13,353.41
• E) $20,398.29

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Definitions:

Estimated Returns

The anticipated amount of profits or losses from an investment, often based on historical data and future projections.

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Estimated Inventory Returns

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Normal Account Balances

The typical or expected balance of an account based on its classification in accounting, such as debit for assets and credit for liabilities.