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Chapter 26, Problem 26.8EX

(a)

To determine

Cash flow:

Cash flow is the monetary consideration (return or income) received by the business for its long-term capital investment.

Net present value method:

Net present value method is the method which is used to compare the initial cash outflow of investment with the present value of its cash inflows. In the net present value, the interest rate is desired by the business based on the net income from the investment, and it is also called as the discounted cash flow method.

The net cash flow of AME Incorporation.

(b)

To determine

To calculate: The net present value of the investment.

(c)

To determine

To analysis: The investment in additional truck based on net present value.

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