FIN3701
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
2 2025
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Due date: 21 August 2025
QUESTION 1
Project A – Certainty Equivalent Method (Discount rate = 8%)
Year Nominal Cash Certainty Risk-Adjusted Discount Present Value
Flow (R) Equivalent Cash Flow (R) Factor @8% (R)
0 -500,000 1.00 -500,000 1.0000 -500,000.00
1 250,000 0.80 200,000 0.9259 185,185.19
2 160,000 0.70 112,000 0.8573 95,999.99
3 120,000 0.60 72,000 0.7938 57,151.76
4 100,000 0.50 50,000 0.7350 36,764.71
5 90,000 0.40 36,000 0.6806 24,514.86
NET PRESENT VALUE -100,384.46
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QUESTION 1
Project A – Certainty Equivalent Method (Discount rate = 8%)
Year Nominal Cash Certainty Risk-Adjusted Discount Present Value
Flow (R) Equivalent Cash Flow (R) Factor @8% (R)
0 -500,000 1.00 -500,000 1.0000 -500,000.00
1 250,000 0.80 200,000 0.9259 185,185.19
2 160,000 0.70 112,000 0.8573 95,999.99
3 120,000 0.60 72,000 0.7938 57,151.76
4 100,000 0.50 50,000 0.7350 36,764.71
5 90,000 0.40 36,000 0.6806 24,514.86
NET PRESENT VALUE -100,384.46
IRR (A) ≈ –2.78%
Project B – Risk-Adjusted Discount Rate (Discount rate = 10%)
Year Risk-Adjusted Cash Flow (R) Discount Factor @10% Present Value (R)
0 -850,000 1.0000 -850,000.00
1 350,000 0.9091 318,181.82
2 300,000 0.8264 247,933.88
3 250,000 0.7513 187,819.53
4 210,000 0.6830 143,426.01
5 150,000 0.6209 93,154.40
NET PRESENT VALUE 140,515.43
IRR (B) ≈ 17.29%
Assignment 1 Semester 2 2025
2 2025
Unique Number:
Due date: 21 August 2025
QUESTION 1
Project A – Certainty Equivalent Method (Discount rate = 8%)
Year Nominal Cash Certainty Risk-Adjusted Discount Present Value
Flow (R) Equivalent Cash Flow (R) Factor @8% (R)
0 -500,000 1.00 -500,000 1.0000 -500,000.00
1 250,000 0.80 200,000 0.9259 185,185.19
2 160,000 0.70 112,000 0.8573 95,999.99
3 120,000 0.60 72,000 0.7938 57,151.76
4 100,000 0.50 50,000 0.7350 36,764.71
5 90,000 0.40 36,000 0.6806 24,514.86
NET PRESENT VALUE -100,384.46
DISCLAIMER & TERMS OF USE
Educational Aid: These study notes are intended to be used as educational resources and should not be seen as a
replacement for individual research, critical analysis, or professional consultation. Students are encouraged to perform
their own research and seek advice from their instructors or academic advisors for specific assignment guidelines.
Personal Responsibility: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information in
these study notes, the seller does not guarantee the completeness or correctness of all content. The buyer is
responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information and exercising their own judgment when applying it to their
assignments.
Academic Integrity: It is essential for students to maintain academic integrity and follow their institution's policies
regarding plagiarism, citation, and referencing. These study notes should be used as learning tools and sources of
inspiration. Any direct reproduction of the content without proper citation and acknowledgment may be considered
academic misconduct.
Limited Liability: The seller shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, losses, or consequences arising from
the use of these notes. This includes, but is not limited to, poor academic performance, penalties, or any other negative
consequences resulting from the application or misuse of the information provided.
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QUESTION 1
Project A – Certainty Equivalent Method (Discount rate = 8%)
Year Nominal Cash Certainty Risk-Adjusted Discount Present Value
Flow (R) Equivalent Cash Flow (R) Factor @8% (R)
0 -500,000 1.00 -500,000 1.0000 -500,000.00
1 250,000 0.80 200,000 0.9259 185,185.19
2 160,000 0.70 112,000 0.8573 95,999.99
3 120,000 0.60 72,000 0.7938 57,151.76
4 100,000 0.50 50,000 0.7350 36,764.71
5 90,000 0.40 36,000 0.6806 24,514.86
NET PRESENT VALUE -100,384.46
IRR (A) ≈ –2.78%
Project B – Risk-Adjusted Discount Rate (Discount rate = 10%)
Year Risk-Adjusted Cash Flow (R) Discount Factor @10% Present Value (R)
0 -850,000 1.0000 -850,000.00
1 350,000 0.9091 318,181.82
2 300,000 0.8264 247,933.88
3 250,000 0.7513 187,819.53
4 210,000 0.6830 143,426.01
5 150,000 0.6209 93,154.40
NET PRESENT VALUE 140,515.43
IRR (B) ≈ 17.29%
