St. Rose Hospital expects Project A and Project B to generate the following cash flows: Givens ( in thousands) Years 0 1 2 3 4 5 Initial investment   ($3,500)           Net operating cash flows for Project A     $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $600 Net operating cash flows for Project B     $600 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500 Determine the NPV for Project A using a cost of capital of 10%. Determine the NPV for Project B using a cost of capital of 10%. Which project should St. Rose pursue? Enter Project A or Project B as your answer.

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St. Rose Hospital expects Project A and Project B to generate the following cash flows:

Givens ( in thousands) Years 0 1 2 3 4 5
Initial investment   ($3,500)          
Net operating cash flows for Project A     $2,500 $2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $600
Net operating cash flows for Project B     $600 $1,000 $1,500 $2,000 $2,500



  1. Determine the NPV for Project A using a cost of capital of 10%.
  2. Determine the NPV for Project B using a cost of capital of 10%.
  3. Which project should St. Rose pursue? Enter Project A or Project B as your answer.
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