Answer:
a. -$11,748.69
Explanation:
Use following formula to calculate the Present values:
PV = FV / (1+r)^n
r = 12.6%
1. PV = $16,500 x (1+12.6%)^-1 = $14,654
2 PV = $11,700 x (1+12.6%)^-2 = $9,228
3 PV = $10,400 x (1+12.6%)^-4 = $6,470
Year Cash flow Present Value
0 ($42,100) ($42,100)
1 $16,500 $14,654
2 $11,700 $9,228
4 $10,400 $6,470
NPV $11,748