Project A and Project B. An investment of R4 000 000 is required for each project and a scrap value of R400 000 is anticipated for Project A only. The useful life of each project is estimated to be five years. Project A is expected to generate net profits of R700 000 (Year 1), R650 000 (Year 2), R600 000 (Year 3), R450 000 (Year 4) and R400 000 (Year 5). Project B is expected to generate net a net profit of R520 000 per year over its useful life. Depreciation is calculated on a straightline basis. The company's cost of capital is predicted to be 15%. The decision of which project to invest in, if any, will be made at a later stage.
Project A and Project B. An investment of R4 000 000 is required for each project and a scrap value of R400 000 is anticipated for Project A only. The useful life of each project is estimated to be five years. Project A is expected to generate net profits of R700 000 (Year 1), R650 000 (Year 2), R600 000 (Year 3), R450 000 (Year 4) and R400 000 (Year 5). Project B is expected to generate net a net profit of R520 000 per year over its useful life. Depreciation is calculated on a straightline basis. The company's cost of capital is predicted to be 15%. The decision of which project to invest in, if any, will be made at a later stage.
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