A Capacity Alternative Has an Initial Cost of $50,000 and Cash

question 85

Multiple Choice

A capacity alternative has an initial cost of $50,000 and cash flow of $20,000 for each of the next four years.If the cost of capital is 5 percent,what is the approximate net present value of this investment?

• A)$20,920
• B)$26,160
• C)$49,840
• D)$70,920
• E)$106,990

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