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  1. A firm is considering 2 capital investment projects. Project A involves an initial cost of $125,000. The discounted present value of all future cash flows is $145,000. Project B requires an initial expenditure of $85,000. The discounted present value of all future cash flows is $102,000.
  • Calculate the net present value  of each of the 2 projects. Which would be preferred according to the net present value criterion?
  • Calculate the profitability index of each of the 2 projects. Which would be preferred according to the profitability index criterion?

 

 

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