An oil company is considering drilling in the Gulf at a current cost of $400,000 with an expected profit of $500,000 in three years. The current market rate of interest is 10 percent. Should the company make the investment? Multiple Choice   No, the present value of the profit is less than the present value of the cost..   No, the future value of the profit is less than the present value of the cost.

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