A company would like to invest in a capital budget project that will be worth $500,000 in 40 years. How much should this company invest today, assuming an average inflation rate of 2% and a 10% annual return

Company needs to invest amount = $23000

Explanation:

Below is the calculation of the present value:

Given the future value, FV = $500000

Number of years, n = 40 years

Real interest rate = 10% - 2% = 8%

Present value = ?

Present value = FV (P/F, r, n)

Present value = $500000 (P/F, 8%, 40)

Present value = $500000 (0.046)

Present value = $23000

Company needs to invest amount = $23000