Answer:
The Net Present Value of this project is:
$7,358,638.89
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Estimated cost of investment = $9,800,000 in November 2020
Monthly benefits = $200,000 starting from May 2021
Period of benefits = 9.5 years
Required rate of return = 6% p[er year
Using the Excel NPV (XNPV) function, the NPV = $7,358,638.886
b) The Present Value of the project is the discounted value of the cash inflows of $200,000 for 114 months and $9,800,000 on day 1. An excel copy of the calculations is attached.