Your company's project allows a software product development, if financially feasible. You are to conduct a Net Present Worth NPW) analysis on a potential product development opportunity. The investment is $200,000 for the product at the start of this year. The marketing department assures the company that the product will generate $20,000 profit at the end of each year for 6 years. The company requires a 15% return on investment (ROI) in order to accept the project. Ignore any tax considerations. What is the NPW of the project? Should your company invest in the project, YES or NO?

Your company's project allows a software product development, if financially feasible. You are to conduct a Net Present Worth NPW) analysis on a potential product development opportunity. The investment is $200,000 for the product at the start of this year. The marketing department assures the company that the product will generate $20,000 profit at the end of each year for 6 years. The company requires a 15% return on investment (ROI) in order to accept the project. Ignore any tax considerations. What is the NPW of the project? Should your company invest in the project, YES or NO?

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