Answer:
Bid A should be accepted
Explanation:
Bid A:
initial investment = $5.75 x 12,000 = -$69,000
cash flows years 1 - 4 = $0.25 x 12,000 = -$3,000
cash flow year 5 = -$69,000
cash flows years 6 - 9 = $0.25 x 12,000 = -$3,000
NPV using a 9% discount rate = -$129,881.21
Bid B:
initial investment = $10.50 x 12,000 = -$126,000
cash flows years 1 - 9 = $0.09 x 12,000 = -$1,080
NPV using a 9% discount rate = -$132,474.87
