EP APLIA FOR BRIGHAM/HOUSTON'S FUNDAMEN
EP APLIA FOR BRIGHAM/HOUSTON'S FUNDAMEN
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ISBN: 9781337697705
Author: Brigham
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 11, Problem 20P
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To calculate: Net present value (NPV) of the given project.

Introduction:

Net Present Value (NPV):

It is a method under capital budgeting which includes the computation of net present value of the project in which a company is investing. The calculation is done by calculating the difference between the value of cash inflow and value of cash outflow after considering the discounted rate.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR):

It refers to the rate of return that is computed by the company to make a decision regarding the selection of a project for investment. This rate provides the basis for selection of projects with lower cost of capital and rejection of projects with higher cost of capital.

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