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# NPV at 8%: Same Project, Lower Discount Rate

> The same 4-year project cash flows as the 10% scenario, but at an 8% discount rate, where NPV turns positive.

Interactive calculator: https://awesomecalcs.com/npv-calculator/8-percent-4-year-cashflows

Keywords: NPV calculator 8 percent, positive NPV example

## Scenario inputs

```json
{
  "inputs": {
    "cashFlows": [
      {
        "period": 0,
        "amount": -100000
      },
      {
        "period": 1,
        "amount": 30000
      },
      {
        "period": 2,
        "amount": 40000
      },
      {
        "period": 3,
        "amount": 50000
      }
    ],
    "discountRate": 8
  }
}
```

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does a 2 percentage point discount rate change affect NPV?

Here it flips the project from a negative to a positive NPV, since a lower discount rate means future cash flows are worth more in today's terms, showing how sensitive NPV can be to the discount rate you choose.