You have been asked to support analysis of acquisition decision

You have been asked to support analysis of acquisition decisions involving net present value analysis.

1. You are analyzing the net present value of a project over a 16 year period. Based on the rates in the textbook, what is the actual discount rate you would use given that your analysis must consider the effects of inflation/deflation?

2. What is the present value of $25,000 that you will receive at the end of two years?

3. What is the present value of $2,000 a month over the next 3 years?

4. Cash Flow Scenario: Lease. Annual payments of $50,000 paid at the beginning of each of the next five years (total of $250,000). What is the NPV of all lease payments?

5. What is the net present value of a lease that requires you to pay $10,000 at the beginning of each year for the next five years and includes a provision for a rebate of $5,000 at eh end of Year 5?

6. What is the net present value of an item that has a purchase price of $20,000, requires $1,000 maintenance at the end of each year except year 4, and is expected to have a salvage valueof $1,000 at the end of the 5 year useful life?