Spacevoyage Inc. is considering the installation of a new experimental laboratory which requires a key equipment costing $5,000,000. It is expected that the equipment will generate important experimental material worth $2,000,000 for each of the next 5 years. In the 6th year, the equipment will need an upgrade costing $2,500,000. Required return for this project is 15%. a) Which capital budgeting method between NPV and IRR will be most suitable for arriving at a decision on whether or not to get the equipment installed? Briefly explain your reasons. b) Should the new equipment be installed? Support your answer with relevant computation.

Spacevoyage Inc. is considering the installation of a new experimental laboratory which requires a key equipment costing $5,000,000. It is expected that the equipment will generate important experimental material worth $2,000,000 for each of the next 5 years. In the 6th year, the equipment will need an upgrade costing $2,500,000. Required return for this project is 15%. a) Which capital budgeting method between NPV and IRR will be most suitable for arriving at a decision on whether or not to get the equipment installed? Briefly explain your reasons. b) Should the new equipment be installed? Support your answer with relevant computation.

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