You run a construction firm. You have just won a contract to build a government office complex. Building it will require an investment of $$10\mathrm{.}1$ million today and $$5\mathrm{.}5$ million in one year. The government will pay you $$20\mathrm{.}5$ million in one year upon the$$ building's completion. Suppose the interest rate is $10\mathrm{.}6\%.$

a$.$ What is the NPV of this$$ opportunity?

b$.$ How can your firm turn this NPV into cash$$ today?