Information Project A Project B Cost $5 550 000 $6 640 000 Required: a)  Perform a project evaluation, using the Net Present Value (NPV) The prevailing discount rate is 12%. b)  Identify which project (if any) should be accepted by Midas Mining Ltd.

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  1. A company manager asked you to evaluate an investment opportunity. Select and explain two (2) investment criteria you will use to make a decision as to whether to accept or reject the opportunity.
  2. You are the CFO of Midas Mining Ltd and the company is looking to expand its mining operations. Your staff have narrowed it down to two (2) projects, with the cash flows presented in the table below. However, given the substantial cash outlay, your company can only choose one of the projects (A or B).

Information Project A Project B Cost $5 550 000 $6 640 000

Required:

  1. a)  Perform a project evaluation, using the Net Present Value (NPV) The

prevailing discount rate is 12%.

  1. b)  Identify which project (if any) should be accepted by Midas Mining Ltd.
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