There are two projects under consideration by the Rainbow factory. Each of the projects will require an initial investment or $28,000 and is expected to generate the following cash flows:     Q: If the discount rate is 5% compute the NPV of each project and make a recommendation of the project to be chosen.

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  1. There are two projects under consideration by the Rainbow factory. Each of the projects will require an initial investment or $28,000 and is expected to generate the following cash flows:

 

 

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If the discount rate is 5% compute the NPV of each project and make a recommendation of the project to be chosen.

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Total
Alpha Project
Beta Project
22,000
12,700
23,500
22,000
5,000
15,800
50,500
50,500
Transcribed Image Text:Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Alpha Project Beta Project 22,000 12,700 23,500 22,000 5,000 15,800 50,500 50,500
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