You are considering an investment product that is expected to generate an annual cash flow of $2,000 in perpetuity, starting three years from today. The cost of the investment is $10,000 today, $5,000 in year 1, and $4,000 in year 2. If the required rate of return is 10%, do you think it is a good investment?

You are considering an investment product that is expected to generate an annual cash flow of $2,000 in perpetuity, starting three years from today. The cost of the investment is $10,000 today, $5,000 in year 1, and $4,000 in year 2. If the required rate of return is 10%, do you think it is a good investment?

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