A. James is considering a project which would cost $12,000 now. The annual benefits, for 4 years, would be a fixed income of $3,800 a year, plus other savings of $500 a year in year 1, rising by 5% each year because of inflation. Running costs will be $1,300 in the first year, but would increase at 10% each year because of inflating labor costs. The general rate of inflation is expected to be 7½% and the company's required money rate of return is 16%. Is the project worthwhile? (Ignore taxation)

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A. James is considering a project which would cost $12,000 now. The annual benefits, for 4 years, would be a fixed income of $3,800 a year, plus other savings of $500 a year in year 1, rising by 5% each year because of inflation. Running costs will be $1,300 in the first year, but would increase at 10% each year because of inflating labor costs. The general rate of inflation is expected to be 7½% and the company's required money rate of return is 16%. Is the project worthwhile? (Ignore taxation

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