Question

Based upon the following data, which of the following mutually exclusive projects should you choose if your required return is 10%?
Year Investment A Investment B
0 -$150 -$150
1 80 40
2 40 50
3 40 60
4 30 55
A. Investment A with an NPV of 633%.
B. Investment B with an NPV of 6.33%.
C. Investment A with an NPV of 10.33%.
D. Investment B with an NPV of 10.33%.
E. Both projects since they have positive NPV's.

Answer 1

Answer:

d

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  

Investment A

Cash flow in year 0 = -$150

Cash flow in year 1 = $80

Cash flow in year 2 = $40

Cash flow in year 3 = $40

Cash flow in year 4 = $30

I = 10%

NPV = 6.33

Investment A

Cash flow in year 0 = -$150

Cash flow in year 1 = $40

Cash flow in year 2 = $50

Cash flow in year 3 = $60

Cash flow in year 4 = $55

I = 10%

NPV = 10.33

Project B has a higher NPV and it should be chosen

To find the NPV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.  

3. Press compute