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How To Use NPV() Function in Google Sheets

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Calculates the net present value of an investment based on a series of periodic cash flows and a discount rate.

How To Actually Use NPV() in Sheets 

NPV(discount, cashflow1, [cashflow2, ...])

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Use the NPV function to calculate the net present value of the cash flows in the range B2:B6 with a discount rate of 10%. Place your answer in cell C1.

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