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Chapter 12, Problem 17P
EQUIVALENT ANNUAL
| Time | Cash Flow X | Cash Flow Y |
| 0 | ($80,000) | ($75,000) |
| 1 | 40,000 | 35,000 |
| 2 | 60,000 | 35,000 |
| 3 | 70,000 | 35,000 |
| 4 | _ | 35,000 |
| 5 | _ | 5,000 |
Projects X and Y are equally risky and may be repeated indefinitely. If the firm’s WACC is 10%, what is the EAA of the project that adds the most value to the firm? (Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.)
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