Question

You are considering two mutually exclusive projects. Both projects have an initial cost of $52,000. Project A produces cash inflows of $25,300, $37100, and $22,000 for years 1 through 3, respectively. Project B produces cash inflows of $43,600, $19,800 and $10,400 for years 1 through 3, respectively. The required rate of return is 14.2 percent for Project A and 13.9 percent for Project B. Which project should you accept and why? a) Project A because it has the higher required rate of return b) Project A because it has the larger NPV c) Project 8, because it has the largest cash inflow in year 1. d) Project B; because it has the lower required rate of return

Answer 1

Answer:

b) Project A because it has the larger NPV

Explanation:

Net present value is the present value of after tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator

Project A

Cash flow in year 0 = $-52,000

Cash flow in year 1= $25,300,

Cash flow in year 2 = $37100

Cash flow in year 3= $22,000

I = 14.2

NPV = $13,372.95

Project B

Cash flow in year 0 = $-52,000

Cash flow in year 1= $43,600

Cash flow in year 2 =, $19,800

Cash flow in year 3= $10,400

I = 13.9

NPV = $8,579.62

The NPV of project A is larger than that of project B, so, project A is more suitable