Severn plc is assessing a new project to expand its business. It will require an investment of £20m and will generate incremental cashflows of £1.75m for each of the first 5 years and then £2m each year in perpetuity. If the cost of capital is 8% what is the net present value for the project (to 1 decimal place)?

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Severn plc is assessing a new project to expand its business. It will require an investment of £20m and will generate incremental cashflows of £1.75m for each of the first 5 years and then £2m each year in perpetuity. If the cost of capital is 8% what is the net present value for the project (to 1 decimal place)? 
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