Life of the project 6 years 6 years     The company’s discount rate is 18%.   Required: 1. Compute the net present value of Project X. 2. Compute the net present value of Project Y.

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Labeau Products, Ltd., of Perth, Australia, has $35,000 to invest. The company is trying to decide between two alternative uses for the funds as follows:

 

  Invest in
Project X
Invest in
Project Y
Investment required $ 35,000 $ 35,000
Annual cash inflows $ 12,000    
Single cash inflow at the end of 6 years     $ 90,000
Life of the project 6 years 6 years
 

 

The company’s discount rate is 18%.

 

Required:

1. Compute the net present value of Project X.

2. Compute the net present value of Project Y.

3. Which project would you recommend the company accept?

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