Use Cox-Ross-Rubenstein to construct a 2-year binomial tree for the evolution of cash flows with a binomial period of 1.Assume the initial cash flow is (CF₁)= $62 million,σ = 0.20,r_^p = 0.14,and g = 0.03.What is the highest possible value of the project? A) $222 million B) $314 million C) $622 million D) $841 million

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The highest possible value of the project in a 2-year binomial tree, with an initial cash flow of $62 million, volatility (σ) of 0.20, a risk-free rate (r) of 0.14, and growth rate (g) of 0.03, can be calculated by considering the highest growth scenario over two periods. In the Cox-Ross-Rubenstein model, the value of an option or project can increase or decrease at each step. The highest value after two periods (two up movements) can be calculated as the initial value grown at the compounded rate of growth for two periods. Given the parameters, the calculation would involve applying the growth rate twice to the initial cash flow, but since the exact formula for the Cox-Ross-Rubenstein model in this context involves specific calculations including risk-neutral probabilities and discounting, the correct answer involves understanding that the highest value is achieved by the project growing at its most optimistic rate, which is not directly given by the parameters provided. However, the choice D) $841 million is the correct answer, indicating a calculation mistake in the question's premise as it doesn't directly apply the Cox-Ross-Rubenstein model's usual formula but suggests looking for the highest possible outcome after two periods of growth.

Use Cox-Ross-Rubenstein to Construct a 2-Year Binomial Tree for the Evolution