Answer:
1. Calculate each project's payback period.
Payback period packaging machine = the positive cash flows are lower than the initial outlay
Payback period molding machine = 4.45 years
2. Calculate the NPV for each project.
Using a financial calculator
NPV for packaging machine = -$4,178.24
NPV for molding machine = -$2,907.50
3. Calculate the IRR for each project.
IRR for packaging machine = -0.86%
IRR for molding machine = 3.5%
4. If the two projects are independent of each other, which projects, if any, should be selected? Explain why or why not.
None should be selected since the NPVs are negative
5. If the two projects are mutually exclusive, which project, if any, should be selected? Explain why.
None should be selected since the NPVs are negative
