The Carlo Company has been allocated RM600,000 on investment projects for the coming year. Four projects, each with a four year life and with thefollowing cash flows are currently being considered:Year0 1 2 3 4Project RMk RMk RMk RMk RMkA-300 100 10200 200В-200 0400-100 08080D-150 606060601. Distinguish between hard and soft capital rationing2. Assuming that the projects are divisible recommend to the Board, which projects should be accepted using the Net Present Value method andevaluate the total net present value that would be generated3. Discuss the impact on your analysis of each project being indivisible

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