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question 4

Multiple Choice

A company is considering investing in a project that is expected to return $350,000 four years from now. How much is the company willing to pay for this investment if the company requires a 12% return? (^{PV of $1}, ^{FV of $1}, ^{PVA of $1}, and ^{FVA of $1}) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.)

• A) $55,606
• B) $350,000
• C) $222,425
• D) $137,681
• E) $265,764

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