MCL is an Oman based company and engaging in hospitality industry, across the Sultanate. BDM is responsible to take decisions under the capital rationing circumstances. MCL has the following equipment to be purchased for the next budged period: Project Initial Investment NPV CF 1350000 250000 BG 750000 140000 BD 550000 190000 UB 550000 80000 a) Rank the projects based on the Profitability Index and make recommendations on initial findings. Calculate the total initial capital required for the above combination (addition of initial investments) and assume always your higher management will approve you 20% less than the required capital.

MCL is an Oman based company and engaging in hospitality industry, across the Sultanate. BDM is responsible to take decisions under the capital rationing circumstances. MCL has the following equipment to be purchased for the next budged period: Project Initial Investment NPV CF 1350000 250000 BG 750000 140000 BD 550000 190000 UB 550000 80000 a) Rank the projects based on the Profitability Index and make recommendations on initial findings. Calculate the total initial capital required for the above combination (addition of initial investments) and assume always your higher management will approve you 20% less than the required capital.

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making

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Chapter12: Capital Investment Decisions

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