You are making a $120,000 investment and feel that a 10 percent rate of return is reasonable given the nature of the risks invol
ved. you feel you will receive $48,000 in the first year, $54,000 in the second year, and $56,000 in the third year. you expect to pay out $12,000 as an additional investment in the fourth year. what is the net present value of this investment given your expectations
1 answer:
Net Present Value is the difference between the present value of cash flows and the initial investment.
Net Present Value = Present Value of cash flows - Initial Investment
The following image shows the Net Present value of the cash flows:
Net Present Value = $122,142 - $120,000
Net Present Value = $2,142
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