Estimated fair value of Nash's asset retirement obligation | = | $ 19,782 | |
Workings: | |||
Restoration estimated cash outflows | Probability Assessment | P.V Factor @ 5% | Amount |
(i) | (ii) | (iii) | (i)*(ii)*(iii) |
$ 13,710 | 10% | 0.95238 | $ 1,306 |
$ 21,590 | 30% | 0.90703 | $ 5,875 |
$ 23,180 | 50% | 0.86384 | $ 10,012 |
$ 31,480 | 10% | 0.82270 | $ 2,590 |
Present Value | = | $ 19,782 |
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