Explanation of Solution
Maximization of Net Present Value (NPV) of Finco:
In the given information, each dollar invested reduces the NPV of the company by
Let the investment done by Fincobe x1 and debt taken by him be x2.
The NPV of the company is,
This NPV is to be maximized. So the objective function for the Linear
The provided constraints are:
Constraint 1:
Finco can invest at most $1 million during the coming year that is the investment should be less than $1 million, so the constraint formed is:
Constraint 2:
At most 40% of investment in the debt. So, the constraint formed is:
Constraint 3:
Finco now has $800000 in cash available. All the investment must be paid for from the current cash or borrowed money. So, all the investments and debts must be paid from current cash of $800000

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OPERATIONS RESEARCH >INTERNATIONAL EDITI
- Operations Research : Applications and AlgorithmsComputer ScienceISBN:9780534380588Author:Wayne L. WinstonPublisher:Brooks Cole
