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Use the following information for the Quick Study below. Skip to question [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Park Co. is considering an investment that requires immediate payment of $30,455 and provides expected cash inflows of $9,400 annually for four years. Assume Park Co. requires a 7% return on its investments. QS 24-3 Internal rate of return LO P4 1-a. What is the internal rate of return? (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided. Round your present value factor to 4 decimals.) 1-b. Based on its internal rate of return, should Park Co. make the investment?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

a. The computation of the internal rate of return is shown below:

Given that

The expected cash inlfows would be $9,400 for four years each

Rate of return is 7%

The Initial investment is $30,455

Based on the above information

The net present value is

= $9,400 × PVIFA factor for 7% at 4 years - $30,455

= $9,400 × 3.3872 - $30,455

= $31,840 - $30,455

= $1,385

Now the present value factor is

= $30,455 ÷ $9,400

= 3.2399

Now based on the factor table, the rate should be 9% for four years

b. Yes depend upon the internal rate of return, the park co should make the investment