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Marko, Inc., is considering the purchase of ABC Co. Marko believes that ABC Co. can generate cash flows of $6300, $11,300, and $17,500 over the next three years, respectively. After that time, they feel the business will be worthless. Marko has determined that a rate of return of 11 percent is applicable to this potential purchase. What is Marko willing to pay today to buy ABC Co.?

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Answer:

$27,642.86

Explanation:

To determine the price Marko will pay today to buy ABC Co, one has to find the present value of the cash flows.

Present value is the sum of discounted cash flows.

Present value can be calculated using a financial calculator.

Cash flow in year one = $6300

Cash flow in year two = $11,300

Cash flow in year three = $17,500

I = 11%

Present value = $27,642.86

To find the present value using a financial calacutor:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. After inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

3. Press compute

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