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The treasurer of Amaro Canned Fruits, Inc., has projected the cash flows of Projects A, B, and C as follows: |
Year | Project A | Project B | Project C | ||||||
0 | −$ | 155,000 | −$ | 305,000 | −$ | 155,000 | |||
1 | 111,000 | 202,000 | 121,000 | ||||||
2 | 111,000 | 202,000 | 91,000 | ||||||
Suppose the relevant discount rate is 9 percent per year. |
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Compute the profitability index for each of the three projects. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) |
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Compute the NPV for each of the three projects. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) |
c. |
Suppose these three projects are independent. Which project(s) should Amaro accept based on the profitability index rule? |
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d. |
Suppose these three projects are mutually exclusive. Which project(s) should Amaro accept based on the profitability index rule? |
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e. |
Suppose Amaro’s budget for these projects is $460,000. The projects are not divisible. Which project(s) should Amaro accept? |
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