Question

xercise 11-7 (Algo) Net present value and unequal cash flows LO P3 Gomez is considering a $240,000 investment with the following net cash flows. Gomez requires a 12% return on its investments. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4Year 5 Net cash flows$72,000$45,000$71,000$160,000$57,000 (a) Compute the net present value of this investment. (b) Should Gomez accept the investment

Answer 1

The net present value of this investment is $44,722.06.

The investment should be accepted.

Net present value is a capital budgeting method. It is calculated as the present value of after-tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested in the project.  

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator .

Only projects with a positive NPV should be accepted.

Cash flow in year 0 = $-240,000

Cash flow in year 1 = $72,000

Cash flow in year 2 = $45,000

Cash flow in year 3 = $71,000

Cash flow in year 4 = $160,000

Cash flow in year 5 =  $57,000

Interest rate = 12%

NPV = $44,722.06

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