NPV
FinancialExcel 2007Net present value of a series of evenly-spaced cash flows.
Syntax
NPV(rate, value1, [value2], …)
How it works
NPV assumes the first cash flow is one period from now. For an outlay today, add it outside: =NPV(r, C2:C10) + C1.
Examples
=NPV(10%, C2:C10) + C1
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