1. A project with an initial investment of $42000 and a profitability index of 1.239 also has an internal rate of return of 12%. The present value of net cash flows is

$47040.

$52038.

$42000.

$33898.

2. MontyCompany is considering two capital investment proposals. Estimates regarding each project are provided below:

	Project Soup	Project Nuts
Initial investment	$325000	$600000
Annual net income	30000	46000
Net annual cash inflow	110000	146000
Estimated useful life	5 years	6 years
Salvage value	0	0

The company requires a 10% rate of return on all new investments.

	Present Value of an Annuity of 1
Periods	9%	10%	11%	12%
5	3.89	3.791	3.696	3.605
6	4.486	4.355	4.231	4.111

The cash payback period for Project Nuts is

10.83 years.

7.27 years.

4.11 years.

4.06 years.