Polk Products is considering an investment project requiring a net investment of $$45,000$ and

providing the following end of year net cash flows:

Project

Year Cash Flow

$180,000$

$290,000$

$340,000$

The company has a $10$ percent cost of capital. What is the project$$s net present value?

A$.$ $$132,160$

B$.$ $$140,000$

C$.$ $$113,978$

D$.$ $$158,978$