The SHREK Company Has to Make a Decision About Expanding

question 30

Essay

The SHREK Company has to make a decision about expanding its production facilities. Research indicates that the desired expansion would require an immediate outlay of $160 000 and an outlay of a further $60 000 in five years. Net returns are estimated to be $25 000 per year for the first five years and $20 000 per year for the following 9 years. Find the net present value of the project. Should the expansion project be undertaken if the required rate of return is 10% compounded annually?

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