Bruno's Lunch Counter is expanding and expects operating cash flows of $31,700 a year for 6 years as a result. This expansion requires $110,300 in new fixed assets. These assets will be worthless at the end of the project. In addition, the project requires $7,800 of net working capital throughout the life of the project. What is the net present value of this expansion project at a required rate of return of 11 percent?

Zara, a global retail and apparel manufacturer based in spain that has successfully implemented this idea by having a continuous flow of new products that are typically limited in supply. zara has created a system that draws its clientèle into its stores, on average, 17 times per year as compared to 4 times per year for most stores. how is zara using it to gain competitive advantage? what specific technologies are used by zara to maintain this advantage over its competition?