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Following is information on two alternative investments being considered by Jole

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Question

Following is information on two alternative investments being considered by Jolee Company. The company requires a 6% return from its investments. (FV of $1, PV of $1, FVA of $1 and PVA of $1). (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Project A Project B $(179,325) $(145,960) Initial investment Expected net cash lows in year: 2 4 49,000 51,000 83,295 88,400 71,000 30,000 48,000 63,000 85,000 22,000 1(a)For each alternative project compute the net present value Project A Initial Investment 179,325 Chart Values are Based on: Present Value YearCash Inflow x PV factor 2 4 Project EB Initial Investment145,960 Present Value YearCash Inflow x PV factor 2 4

Explanation / Answer

1(a)

Project A

Initial investment -179,325

Net present value = Present value of cash inflows - Present value of cash outflows

= 284,614.6 - 179,325

= 105,289.6

Project - B

Initial investment - 145,960

Net present value = Present value of cash inflows - Present value of cash outflows

= 207,684 - 145,960

= 61,724

1(b)

Profitability Index

2.

Project A (as it has higher NPV and Profitability index)

Year Cash Inflow PV factor Present value 1 49,000 0.943 46,207 2 51,000 0.890 45,390 3 83,295 0.840 69,967.8 4 88,400 0.792 70,012.8 5 71,000 0.747 53,037 284,614.6