Describe the process of computing the PW for this infinite series which is reffered to as the capitalization?

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Chapter11: Capital Budgeting Decisions
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Problem 15Q: To calculate present value of a lump sum, which table would be used?
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Describe the process of computing the PW for this infinite series which is reffered to as the capitalization?

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An infinite series of cash flows is also known as “perpetuity”. In the case of perpetuity, a fixed amount of periodic cash flow is expected to last forever. To find out the present worth of such cash flows, the capitalization method is used. 

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