Net Present Value: Jenkins Corporation Is Investing in a New

question 63

Multiple Choice

Net present value: Jenkins Corporation is investing in a new piece of equipment at a cost of $6 million. The project is expected to generate annual cash flows of $1,850,000 over the next six years. The firm's cost of capital is 20 percent. What is the project's NPV?

• A) $722,604
• B) $351,097
• C) $152,194
• D) $261,008

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