Berkshire Hathaway is considering the purchase of A.B.Bearcat. The company, A.B.Bearcat,is expected to generate cash flows of $9,092, $7,515, $6,106, and $9,055 over the nextfour years, respectively. After that time, it is believed that the company will be worthless.Berkshire Hathaway has determined that a rate of return of 11.51 percent is applicable tothis potential purchase. What is the most that Berkshire Hathaway would willing to paytoday to buy A.B.Bearcat?$31,768.00$24,457.32$27,272.35$18,600.88$78,992.18

To determine how much Berkshire Hathaway must spend in the present to acquire A.B. Bearcat, we must…

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