A company is developing a new product. The development of the product requires an initial investment of $150,000 with further investments of $70,000 in year 1, $40,000 year 2 and $20,000 in year 3. The company will launch the product on the market in year 3 and the company expects annual profits of $40,000 from year 3 to year 8. At the end of year 8, the company expects to terminate the production line and sell it to a competitor for $70,000. The company's required rate of return is 7%. a. Calculate the NPV for this product. -$37,562.00 8 Round to the nearest cent b. Should the company proceed with developing the product?

A company is developing a new product. The development of the product requires an initial investment of $150,000 with further investments of $70,000 in year 1, $40,000 year 2 and $20,000 in year 3. The company will launch the product on the market in year 3 and the company expects annual profits of $40,000 from year 3 to year 8. At the end of year 8, the company expects to terminate the production line and sell it to a competitor for $70,000. The company's required rate of return is 7%. a. Calculate the NPV for this product. -$37,562.00 8 Round to the nearest cent b. Should the company proceed with developing the product?

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