The Light Blue Bedding Company is considering two new products
for addition to its existing offerings. The products are considered
mutually exclusive, since they appeal to the same target market.
The projected cash flow streams are below.
YearProduct AProduct B
0-$17,000-$17,000
18,0002,000
27,0005,000
35,0009,000
43,0009,500
a. Calculate the internal rate of return for each
project.
b. Calculate the NPV for each project at 0, 5, 10, 15, 20, 25,
and 30%. Use your results to plot the NPV profile graphs. Be sure
to identify the IRR for each project on the graph.
c. If the firm’s WACC is 8%, which product is
preferable?
d. If the firm’s WACC is 14%, which product is
preferable?
e. Calculate the crossover rate, and explain in words what it
represents.