Approximately 14 million americans are addicted to drugs


Approximately 14 million Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol. The federal government estimates that these addicts cost the U.S. economy $300 billion in medical expenses and lost productivity. Despite the enormous potential market, many biotech companies have shled away from funding research and development intiatives to find a cure for drug and alcohol addiction. Your firm-Drug Abuse Sciences-is a notable exception. It has spent $195 million to date working on a cure, but is now at a crossroads. It can either abandon its program or invest another $60 million today. Unfortunately, the firm's opportunity cost of funds in 7 percent and it will take another five years before final approval from the Federal Drug Administration is achieved and the product is actually sold. Expected (year-end) profits from selling the drug are presented in the accompanying table. What is the net present value of the project? ANSWER NEEDS TO BE TO SECOND DECIMAL OR ROUNDED TO THE PENNY

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