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WACC When the firm is considering independent projects, if the project's NPV exceeds zero the firm should accept the project. When the firm is considering mutually exclusive projects, the firm should accept the project with the highest positive NPV. Quantitative Problem: Bellinger Industries is considering two projects for inclusion in its capital budget, and you have been asked to do the analysis. Both projects' after-tax cash flows are shown on the time line below. Depreciation, salvage values, net operating working capital requirements, and tax effects are all included in these cash flows. Both projects have 4-year lives, and they have risk characteristics similar to the firm's average project. Bellinger's WACC is 7%. 0 2 3 4 1 Project A -1,010 640 370 210 260 Project B -1,010 240 305 360 710 What is Project A's NPV? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent. $ Show All Feedback What is Project B's NPV? Do not round intermediate calculations, Round your answer to the nearest cent. X Show All Feedback If the projects were independent, which project(s) would be accepted? Both rolet A and BV 3.832 21