The cash flows for two small raw water treatment systems are shown. calculate the net present value for each project and determine which should be selected on the basis of the Net Present Value at 10% per year interest.

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The cash flows for two small raw water treatment systems are shown. calculate the net present value
for each project and determine which should be selected on the basis of the Net Present Value at 10%
per year interest.
Annual Operating costs ($)
Number of years
Major Maintenance (S)
Initial costs (S)
Project 1
8500
4
2000
36,000
Project 2
3000
4
2000
54,000
Project 1 = 63,011.82, Project 2 = 66,747.42, Project 1 should be chosen
Project 1 = 64,596.75, Project 2= 65,162.49, Project 2 should be chosen
Project 1 = 64,596.75, Project 2= 65,162.49, Project 1 should be chosen
Project 1 = 63,011.82, Project 2= 66,747.42, Project 2 should be chosen
None of the above
Transcribed Image Text:4/4 The cash flows for two small raw water treatment systems are shown. calculate the net present value for each project and determine which should be selected on the basis of the Net Present Value at 10% per year interest. Annual Operating costs ($) Number of years Major Maintenance (S) Initial costs (S) Project 1 8500 4 2000 36,000 Project 2 3000 4 2000 54,000 Project 1 = 63,011.82, Project 2 = 66,747.42, Project 1 should be chosen Project 1 = 64,596.75, Project 2= 65,162.49, Project 2 should be chosen Project 1 = 64,596.75, Project 2= 65,162.49, Project 1 should be chosen Project 1 = 63,011.82, Project 2= 66,747.42, Project 2 should be chosen None of the above
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