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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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IRR calculates a project's average expected return by setting NPV to zero. Excel's XIRR function can compute project IRRs to help select profitable options. IRR overlooks cash flow accuracy and other ...