Essentials Of Investments
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Author: Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
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Alex has set up a sinking fund for his son's college education in 10 years. From now on, he can save from his part-time job and deposit $3,000 at the beginning of each year in an account that pays 7.2% compounded annually.
- What is the balance of the account after 10 years of saving?
- After 10 years, his son reccived a full scholarship. Alex wishes to invest all his money in a project expected to generate annual cash flows of $10,000 for a period of 5 ycars. What is the
NPV of the project if the discount rate is 8%?Should Alex invest in the project? Why?
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