Problem:
The MS Energy Corp. is planning a new investment project which is expected to yield cash inflows of $185,000 per year in Years 1 through 2, $220,000 per year in Years 3 through 6, and $198,000 in Years 7 through 9. This investment will cost the company $790,000 today (initial outlay). We assume that the firm's cost of capital is 6.8%.
Required:
Question 1: Compute the project's payback period, net present value (NPV), profitability index (PI), and internal rate of return (IRR).
Question 2: Discuss whether the project should be taken.
Note: Provide thorough explanation of every question given in the problem.