The Dragons (from CBC's Dragon's Den) are considering a venture from an Albertan entrepreneur. His proposal requires the Dragons to invest $500,000 immediately. Based on market conditions, the product is estimated to have year-end profits of $100,000, $200,000, $300,000, $200,000, and finally $100,000. The Dragons will invest only if the internal rate of return exceeds their cost of capital of 20%. Should they invest?

The Dragons (from CBC's Dragon's Den) are considering a venture from an Albertan entrepreneur. His proposal requires the Dragons to invest $500,000 immediately. Based on market conditions, the product is estimated to have year-end profits of $100,000, $200,000, $300,000, $200,000, and finally $100,000. The Dragons will invest only if the internal rate of return exceeds their cost of capital of 20%. Should they invest?

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