OpenSeas, Inc. is evaluating the purchase of a new cruise ship. The ship will cost

$497

million, and will operate for

20

years. OpenSeas expects annual cash flows from operating the ship to be

$68.1

million and its cost of capital is

11.7%.

a. Prepare an NPV profile of the purchase.

b. Identify the IRR on the graph.

c. Should OpenSeas proceed with the purchase?

d. How far off could OpenSeas' cost of capital estimate be before your purchase decision would change?