Oxford Company has limited funds available for investment and must ration the funds among four competing projects. Selected information on the four projects follows: Present Life of the Internal Investment Value of Cash Project Project Required Inflows (years) Rate of Return A $200,000 $294,323 7 16% B $ 137,000 $267,000 12 21% C$ 104,000 $225,035 7 20% D $167,000 $ 303,136 19% The net present values should be computed using a 10% discount rate. The company wants your assistance in determining which project to accept first, second, and so forth. Required: 1. Compute the profitability index for each project. 2. In order of preference, rank the four projects in terms of net present value, profitability index, and internal rate of return. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Compute the profitability index for each project. Note: Round your answers to 2 decimal places. Profitability Project Index A B C D In order of preference, rank the four projects in terms of net present value, profitability index, and internal rate of return. Net Present Value Profitability Index Internal Rate of Return First preference Second preference Third preference Fourth preference

Oxford Company has limited funds available for investment and must ration the funds among four competing projects. Selected information on the four projects follows: Present Life of the Internal Investment Value of Cash Project Project Required Inflows (years) Rate of Return A $200,000 $294,323 7 16% B $ 137,000 $267,000 12 21% C$ 104,000 $225,035 7 20% D $167,000 $ 303,136 19% The net present values should be computed using a 10% discount rate. The company wants your assistance in determining which project to accept first, second, and so forth. Required: 1. Compute the profitability index for each project. 2. In order of preference, rank the four projects in terms of net present value, profitability index, and internal rate of return. Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required 1 Required 2 Compute the profitability index for each project. Note: Round your answers to 2 decimal places. Profitability Project Index A B C D In order of preference, rank the four projects in terms of net present value, profitability index, and internal rate of return. Net Present Value Profitability Index Internal Rate of Return First preference Second preference Third preference Fourth preference

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