Respass Corporation has provided the following data concerning an investment project that it is considering: Initial investment $ 160,000 Annual cash flow $ 54,000 per year Salvage value at the end of the project $ 11,000 Expected life of the project 4 years Discount rate 15 % Click here to view Exhibit 12B-1 and Exhibit 12B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using the tables provided. The net present value of the project is closest to:

$458.12

Explanation:

Net present value is the present value of after tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.  

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator  

Cash flow in year 0 = $-160,000

Cash flow each year from year 1 to 3 = $54,000

cash flow in year 4 = $54,000 + $11,000 = $65,000

I = 15

NPV = $458.12

To find the NPV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.  

3. Press compute  

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