Question: Jacob Inc. is considering a capital expansion project. The initial investment of undertaking this project is $188,500. This expansion project will last for five years.

Jacob Inc. is considering a capital expansion project. The initial investment of undertaking this project is $188,500. This expansion project will last for five years. The net operating cash flows from the expansion project at the end of year 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are estimated to be $28,500, $38,780, $58,960, $77,680 and $95,380 respectively.

Jacob has a weighted average cost of capital of 18%.

What is the modified internal rate of return if Jacob undertakes this project. Assuming that the positive cash inflow from undertaking this project will be reinvested at the weighted average cost of capital.

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