Following is information on two alternative investments being considered by Jolee Company. The company requires a 12% return from its investments.     Project A Project B Initial investment   $ (187,325 )     $ (156,960 )   Expected net cash flows in:                     Year 1     55,000         35,000     Year 2     49,000         48,000     Year 3     79,295         55,000     Year 4     95,400         66,000     Year 5     55,000         27,000       a. For each alternative project compute the net present value. b. For each alternative project compute the profitability index. If the company can only select one project, which should it choose?

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Following is information on two alternative investments being considered by Jolee Company. The company requires a 12% return from its investments.
 

  Project A Project B
Initial investment   $ (187,325 )     $ (156,960 )  
Expected net cash flows in:                    
Year 1     55,000         35,000    
Year 2     49,000         48,000    
Year 3     79,295         55,000    
Year 4     95,400         66,000    
Year 5     55,000         27,000    
 


a. For each alternative project compute the net present value.
b. For each alternative project compute the profitability index. If the company can only select one project, which should it choose?

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