In: Statistics and Probability
Q2: Problem 8: Capital Budgeting – 0,1 variable
Spencer Enterprises must choose among a series of new investment alternatives. The potential investment alternatives, the net present value of the future stream of returns, the capital requirements, and the available capital funds over the next three years are summarized as follows:
Alternative |
Net Present Value ($) |
Capital Requirements ($) |
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
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Limited warehouse expansion |
4,000 |
3,000 |
1,000 |
4,000 |
Extensive warehouse expansion |
6,000 |
2,500 |
3,500 |
3,500 |
Test market new product |
10,500 |
6,000 |
4,000 |
5,000 |
Advertising campaign |
4,000 |
2,000 |
1,500 |
1,800 |
Basic research |
8,000 |
5,000 |
1,000 |
4,000 |
Purchase new equipment |
3,000 |
1,000 |
500 |
900 |
Capital Funds available |
10,500 |
7,000 |
8,750 |
Please develop and solve an integer programming model for maximizing the net present value.