1. As observed in the data table, as the assumed discount rate (WACC) of this capital budgeting project increases the present value of the future cash flows of the project _____.

   		decreases
   		increases
   		remains the same
   		cannot be determined
   		The NPV will always be less than $0.
   		The NPV will always be greater than $0.
   		The NPV will be equal to $0.
   		The NPV cannot be calculated if the discount rate is set equal to the internal rate of return.