1.Projects X and Y have the following expected net cash flows:

Project XProject Y

YearCash FlowCash Flow

0-$500,000-$500,000

1250,000350,000

2250,000350,000

3250,000300,000

4200,000200,000

5150,000

Both the projects are of the same company, Deccan Pharma. The most recently paid dividend was $2 and it is growing at 5% for the infinite period of time. Moreover, the stock is selling for $45.

Assume you are a finance manager of the company. Which project you should Choose based on NPV? Would your decision change if payback method was used? Or Discounted Pay back period?

Which method you think is the best to find out the solution and why? Why you are not choosing the other two methods?