This project can be undertaken at any time from now. The discount rate is 10%. The present values of the revenues and the costs at each year are given below. What is the optimal investment time?
Year |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
Cost |
$20.00 |
$18.00 |
$15.00 |
$14.50 |
Revenues |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
A) Now
B) Year 1
C) Year 2
D) Year 3
Answer: | ||||||
The year of which the present value of profit will be higher should be opted for the investment: | ||||||
(a) | (b) | c =(a-b) | d | c x d | ||
Year | Revenue | Cost | Profit | Present value factor @10% | Present value | |
0 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 1.0000 | 5.00 | |
1 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 0.9091 | 6.36 | |
2 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 0.8264 | 8.26 | |
3 | 25 | 14.5 | 10.5 | 0.7513 | 7.89 | |
As, it can be seen from the above calculation that the present value of profit in case of year 2 is higher, | ||||||
it is the optimal investment time. | ||||||
Answer is C) Year 2 |
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