Manvir purchased a franchise agreement to distribute electronic gadgets for 9 years. The agreement cost $1,700,000 and she had to make investments of $875,000 for the first 2 years to set up her showroom. The franchise generated $1,075,000 in profits each year from the 1st year to 9 years afterwards. At the end of year 9, she sold the furniture in her showroom for $110,000. a. What is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR)? b. Should she have proceeded with this plan if her cost of capital was 14%?

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Manvir purchased a franchise agreement to distribute electronic gadgets for 9 years. The agreement cost $1,700,000 and she had to make investments of $875,000 for the first 2 years to set up her showroom. The franchise generated $1,075,000 in profits each year from the 1st year to 9 years afterwards. At the end of year 9, she sold the furniture in her showroom for $110,000.

a. What is the Internal Rate of Return (IRR)?

b. Should she have proceeded with this plan if her cost of capital was 14%?

Please reply using details with algebra

 

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