Question

You are evaluating an investment that will provide the following cash flows at the end of each of the following years: year 1, $12,500; year 2, $10,000; year 3, $7,500; year 4, $5,000; year 5, $2,500; year 6, $0; and year 7, $12,500. Given its risk, you believe this investment should earn a 9% return. 4. What is the maximum that you can pay today for this investment

Answer 1

Answer:

$37,680.95

Explanation:

The maximum i would be willing to pay is the present value of the cash flows

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows

Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 1 = $12,500

Cash flow in year 2 = $10,000

Cash flow in year 3 = $7,500

Cash flow in year 4 = $5,000

Cash flow in year 5 = $2,500

Cash flow in year 6 = 0

Cash flow in year 7   $12,500

I = 9%

PV = $37,680.95

To find the PV 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