Your Company Is Considering a Capital Project That Will Require

question 114

Essay

Your company is considering a capital project that will require a net initial investment of $249,972.The project is expected to have a 7-year life and will generate an annual cash inflow of $43,200.What is the internal rate of return?

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Definitions:

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