Calculating the net present value of the project


Task: A U.S. company is considering a project in Mexico. Estimated cash flows are 10 million Mexican pesos the first year and $20 million Mexican pesos the second year. The U.S. company would incur a cost of $2 million at the start of the project, and its cost of capital is 12%. The expected spot rate is $0.13 for Year 1 and $0.11 for Year 2.

(1) Calculate the net present value of this project . Show how you derive the answer; and (2) Should the U.S. company invest in the project? Why or why not?

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