HM Company is contemplating a new project that demands a $5 million investment in plant and machinery. Sales
a) Compute the projected cash flows for each year and determine the
b) Reassess the calculations, this time analyzing the project in real terms rather than nominal terms. Discount the cash flows using an estimated real rate of approximately 5.45%.
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