Net present value (NPV) represents the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a set time period. Knowing how to calculate net present value can be useful when choosing ...

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Definition: The net present value (NPV) of an investment is the present (discounted) value of future cash inflows minus the present value of the investment and any associated future cash outflows.

Welcome, this is LLoyd Lofton. Today, we're going to talk about how to evaluate two projects by evaluating the net present value. What you want to do is reduce your project to a single cost. The way ...