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. Robin Hood Industries is considering two mutually exclusive projects with the following projected cash flows:
Project A |
Project B |
|
Initial Investment |
-R635 000,00 |
-R1 300 000,00 |
Annual Cash flows |
||
Year 1 |
R120 000,00 |
R344 000,00 |
Year 2 |
R200 000,00 |
R300 000,00 |
Year 3 |
R90 000,00 |
R200 000,00 |
Year 4 |
R200 000,00 |
R200 000,00 |
Year 5 |
R120 000,00 |
R200 000,00 |
Year 6 |
R180 000,00 |
R300 000,00 |
Year 7 |
R180 000,00 |
R400 000,00 |
Year 8 |
R90 000,00 |
R550 000,00 |
Based on the above cash flows and a cost of capital (discount rate) of 10%, which of the following statements is the most accurate:
(a) If the company uses IRR only in evaluating projects, project B would be selected.
(b) Project A would be selected if the company uses IRR and payback period for the evaluation of projects.
(c) Project B would be selected if the company uses NPV and IRR for the evaluation of projects.
(d) Project A would be selected if the company uses NPV for the evaluation of projects.
(e) None of the above