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a.
Cash flow is the monetary consideration (return or income) received by the business for its long-term capital investment.
Net present value method is the method which is used to compare the initial
To explain: The impact of changes in currency exchange rate would have on the
b.
To explain: The impact of changes in currency exchange rate would have on the internal rate of return on the project, assume the plant produced in the local economy but exported the product back to the United states for sale.
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