Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
Contemporary Engineering Economics (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134105598
Author: Chan S. Park
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 13, Problem 1ST

a:

To determine

Change in project value.

b:

To determine

Calculate the value of compound option.

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