Icyon Lines is considering the purchase of a new bulk carrier for $$7\mathrm{.}2$ million. The forecasted revenues are $$6\mathrm{.}4$ million a year and erating costs are $$5\mathrm{.}4$ million. A major refit costing $$3\mathrm{.}4$ million will be required after both the fifth and tenth years. After $15$ years, the ip is expected to be sold for scrap at $$2\mathrm{.}9$ million.

a$.$ What is the NPV if the opportunity cost of capital is $10\%?$

b$.$ Halcyon could finance the ship by borrowing the entire investment at an interest rate of $4\mathrm{.}5\%.$ Will this borrowing opportunity affect your calculation of NPV$?$

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Halcyon could finance the ship by borrowitg the entire investment at an interest rate of $4\mathrm{.}5\%.$ Will this borrowing opportunity affect your calculation of NPV$?$

Will this borrowing opportunity affect your calculation of NPV$?$