Problems with the IRR method Acme Oscillators is considering an investment

project that has the following rather unusual cash flow pattern.

a$.$ Calculate the project's NPV at each of the following discount rates: $0\%,5\%,$

$10\%,20\%,30\%,40\%,50\%.$

b$.$ What do the calculations tell you about this project's IRR? The IRR rule tells

managers to invest if a project's IRR is greater than the cost of capital. If

a$.$ Calculate the NPV at the following discount rates for this investment: $0\%,5\%,$

$10\%,20\%,30\%,40\%,50\%.$

The NPV at $0\%$ is $ $.($Round to the nearest cent.$)$