Present Value of Series of Unequal Payments

Casper Sporting Goods Co. is considering a $1 million capital investment that will provide the following expected net receipts at the end of each of the next six years.

Year

Expected Net Receipts

1

$195,000

2

457,000

3

593,000

4

421,000

5

95,000

6

5,000

Casper will make the investment only if the rate of return is greater than 12%.Will Casper make the investment?