Project Zeta Is Expected to Produce After-Tax Cash Flows of $30

question 116

Multiple Choice

Project Zeta is expected to produce after-tax cash flows of $30 million in year 1, $40 million in year 2, and $50 million in year 3. If the company uses a 12% required rate of return, what is the most it can invest in this project and break even with respect to NPV?

• A) $69.03 million
• B) $94.26 million
• C) $1,11 million
• D) $120 million

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