The Owner of an Amusement Park Is Considering Installing a New

question 95

Essay

The owner of an amusement park is considering installing a new ride.The ride would cost $10,000,produce an estimated net cash flow of $1,575 annually,and last for nine years.
a.Assuming an interest rate of 10 percent,what is the present value of the net cash flows expected from the ride? Use future value and/or present value tables in calculating your answer.
b.Should the ride be purchased?

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