Question

Chandler Tire Co. is trying to decide which one of two projects it should accept. Both projects have the same start-up costs. Project 1 will produce annual cash flows of $52,000 a year for six years. Project 2 will produce cash flows of $48,000 a year for eight years. The company requires a 15 percent rate of return. Which project should the company select and why?

Answer 1

Answer:

The second project should be chosen. Because the present value of the second project is greater than that of the first project.

Explanation:

The project that should be chosen can be determined by comparing the present value of both projects.

Present value is the cash flows from a project discounted at the discount rate.

Present value can be found using a financial calculator;

For project 1,

Cash flow each year from year one to six is  $52,000

Discount rate = 15%

Present value =$196,793.10

For project 2,

Cash flow each year from year one to eight is  $48,000

Discount rate = 15%

Present value =$215,391.43

The second project would be chosen because its present value is greater than that of the first project.

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