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An electricity company is considering damming a small river to generate electricity at a cost of $250,000 and a profit of $300,000 in 5 years. The current market rate of interest is 3 percent. Should the company make the investment?
A) Yes, the future value of the profit is greater than the present value of the cost.
B) No, the future value of the profit is less than the present value of the cost.
C) No, the present value of the profit is less than the present value of the cost.
D) Yes, the present value of the profit is greater than the present value of the cost.
On Jul 02, 2024