i) Northern Track is developing a special vehicle for Arctic exploration. The development requires investments [outlays] of $50,000 in year 1, $40,000 in year 2, and $30,000 in year 3. Net returns [inflows] starting at year 4 are expected to be $27,000 per year for the next 12 years. If the company requires a rate of return of 12%, calculate the net present value of the project.

ii)Your firm is considering introducing a new product for which net returns are expected to be,

Year 1 to Year 3 inclusive: $2000 per year

Year 4 to Year 8 inclusive: $5000 per year

Year 9 to Year 12 inclusive: $3000 per year

The introduction of the product requires an immediate outlay of $15 000 for equipment estimated to have a salvage value of $2000 after twelve years. Find the rate of return .

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