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What assumptions might the marketing director have made to make the investment look worthwhile? A assumptions, which consist of the shortfall or loss and profits to be made in all future investments, if there is any at all. Furthermore, it is essential to have records of any transactions that were made by the company. This is necessary so that future investments or profits can be checked and/or verified.
3.Bob Davies must decide whether to invest $100,000 in his own business or in another local business. Both investment projects have an expected life of five years. The cash flow of each is as follows:

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