Please calculate the Net Present Value of the project and show your calculations. Would you recommend the investment? Please explain your advice.

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A project requires an initial investment of $150,000, to be depreciated straight-line over 3 years to an expected salvage value of $0. In addition, working capital will increase during the life of the project and amount to 20% of next year’s revenues, with the investment in working capital to be made at the beginning of each year. The project will generate $150,000 additional annual revenues and $85,000 additional annual expenses. The tax rate is 25%. Cost of capital amount to 7,5%. Please calculate the Net Present Value of the project and show your calculations. Would you recommend the investment? Please explain your advice.

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NPV is the technique using which an entity can make various decisions relating to the capital projects or capital investments.

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