Using net present value analysis, which proposal is the more attractive option?  If Draper has sufficient funds available, should both proposals be accepted?

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Draper Consulting must evaluate two capital expenditure proposals.  Draper’s hurdle rate is 10%. Data for the two proposals follow.

 

 

Proposal X

Proposal Y

Required investment

$120,000

$120,000

Annual after-tax cash inflows

24,000

 

After-tax cash inflows at the end of years 3, 6, 9, and 12

 

72,000

Life of the project

12 years

12 years

 

Using net present value analysis, which proposal is the more attractive option?  If Draper has sufficient funds available, should both proposals be accepted?

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