Question

The Dry Dock is considering a project with an initial cost of $118,400. The project'scash inflows for years 1 through 3 are $37,200, $54,600, and $46,900, respectively.What is the IRR of this project

Answer 1

Answer:

8.04%

Explanation:

Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after-tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested

IRR can be calculated with a financial calculator

Cash flow in year 0 =  $-118,400

Cash flow in year 1 = $37,200

Cash flow in year 2 = $54,600

Cash flow in year 3 = $46,900

I = 8.04%

To find the IRR 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 IRR button and then press the compute button.