Sharp EL-738 Discounted Cash Flow Analysis, Entering cash flow data, Single cash flows

Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

Analyze unequal cash flows and calculate the net present value (NPV) and the internal rate of return (IRR).

Note: Use the TVM solver for equal and regular cash flow analysis (see page 22).

Entering cash flow data

To find NPV and IRR using discounted cash flow analysis, enter cash flow data, one data item at a time, in the following format:

Single cash flows

Cash flow value J

Repeated cash flows

Cash flow value >frequency value J

Notes:

•Before entering data, press >.bto clear any previously entered cash flow data.

•Press ,to enter a negative cash flow (outflow).

•Make sure the calculator is in NORMAL mode. It is not pos- sible to enter cash flow data when listed financial variables are shown on the display. Press sto exit.

•You can enter a total of up to 100 cash flow and/or statistical data items. A single cash flow value is counted as one data item, while a cash flow value with an associated frequency value is counted as two.

•Frequency values must be integers between 1 and 999.

•If you wish to correct a value before pressing J, press sto delete the entry and enter the correct value.

Entering cash flow data

Enter cash flow data according to the following cash flow dia- gram.

$7,000 $9,000 $5,000 $5,000 $8,000

–$25,000

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