A project will produce an operating cash flow of $1,704,000 a year for three years. The initial cash outlay for equipment will be $2,850,000. The net aftertax salvage value of $350,000 will be received at the end of the project (i. e., at the end of Year 3). The project requires $109,000 of net working capital up front that will be fully recovered. What is the net present value of the project if the required rate of return is 14 percent? a. $294,047.25
b. $308,116.57
c. $281,547.93
d. $317,286.90
e. $272,430.06

R& m chatelaine is one of the largest tax-preparation firms in the united states. it wants to acquire the tax experts, a smaller rival. after the merger, chatelaine will be one of the two largest income-tax preparers in the u. s. market. what should chatelaine include in its acquisition plans? it should refocus its attention from the national to the international market. in addition to acquiring the tax experts, it should also determine the best way to drive independent "mom and pop" tax preparers out of business. chatelaine will need to explain to the federal trade commission how the acquisition will not result in an increase in prices for consumers. chatelaine should enter a price-based competition with its other major competitor to force it out of business and become a monopoly.