Social Circle Publications Inc. is considering two new magazine products. The estimated net cash flows from each product are as follow:   Year Sound Cellar Pro Gamer 1 65,000 70,000 2 60,000 55,000 3 25,000 35,000 4 25,000 30,000 5 45,000 30,000 Total 220,000 220,000   Each product requires an investment of $125,000. A rate of 10% has been selected for the net present value analysis. A. Calculate the payback period for the two products. B. Calculate the net present value for the two products.

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Social Circle Publications Inc. is considering two new magazine products. The estimated net cash flows from each product are as follow:

 

Year

Sound Cellar

Pro Gamer

1

65,000

70,000

2

60,000

55,000

3

25,000

35,000

4

25,000

30,000

5

45,000

30,000

Total

220,000

220,000

 

Each product requires an investment of $125,000. A rate of 10% has been selected for the net present value analysis.

A. Calculate the payback period for the two products.
B. Calculate the net present value for the two products.
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