Worldwide Scientific Equipment is considering a cash acquisition of Medical Labs for $1.6 million. Medical Labs will

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Worldwide Scientific Equipment is considering a cash acquisition of Medical Labs for $1.6 million. Medical Labs will provide the following pattern of cash inflows and synergistic benefits for the next 25 years. There is no tax loss carryforward.

The cost of capital for the acquiring firm is 11 percent. Compute the net present value. Should the merger beundertaken?

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