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In finance, the net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) are qu

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Question

In finance, the net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) are quantitative methods that can be used to evaluate cash flow data in corporate investment decisions. Please use the IRR method to solve the following problem. Consider projects A and B:

Cash flows

Cash flows

Cash flows

in year 0

in year 1

in year 2

A

-40,000

24,000

26,000

B

-58,000

34,000

39,000

Which project is better based on the IRR rule (that is, which project has higher IRR)?

What is the IRR for each project?

Answer:

Cash flows

Cash flows

Cash flows

in year 0

in year 1

in year 2

A

-40,000

24,000

26,000

B

-58,000

34,000

39,000

Explanation / Answer

IRR of A = 16.02%

IRR of B = 16.39%

choose B

Cash flows Year            (40,000.00) 0              24,000.00 1              26,000.00 2