35] Alfarsi Industries uses the net present value method to make investment decisions and requires a 15% annual return on all investments. The company is considering two different investments. Each require an initial investment of $14,200 and will produce cash flows as follows:
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End ofYear
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Investment
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A
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B
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1
|
$9,800
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$0
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2
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9,800
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0
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3
|
9,800
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29,400
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The present value factors of $1 each year at 15% are:
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1
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0.8696
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|
2
|
0.7561
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|
3
|
0.6575
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The present value of an annuity of $1 for 3 years at 15% is 2.2832
The net present value of Investment B is:
$5,131.
$(19,331).
$15,200.
$8,175.