1. Assuming monetary benefits of a construction project at $50,000 per year during year 1, 2, 3 and 5 (not year 4), one-time costs (initial investment) of $15,000, recurring costs of $35,000 per year (every year), a discount rate of 10 per cent, and a 5-year time horizon, calculate the net present value (NPV) of an information system's costs and benefits.

Calculate the overall return on investment (ROI) of the project. During which year does break-even occur?

Use the NPV template provided (modify to suit your answer) and clearly display the NPV, ROI, and year in which payback occurs.

Write a paragraph explaining whether you would recommend investing in this project based on your nancial analysis. Explain your answer referring to the NPV, ROI and payback for this project.

Discount Rate (10%)

Year 0 - 1.0000 Year 1 - .9091 Year 2 - .8264 Year 3 - .7513 Year 4 - .6830 Year 5 - .6209