2. 2: The Basics of Capital Budgeting: 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		1		2		3		4
Project A	-1,150		620		300		250		300
Project B	-1,150		220		235		400		750

What is Project A's NPV? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$

What is Project B's NPV? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

$

If the projects were independent, which project(s) would be accepted?

-Select-NeitherProject A, Project B, Both projects A and B, Correct 1 of Item 3

If the projects were mutually exclusive, which project(s) would be accepted?

-Select-Neither Project A, Project B, Both projects A and B, Correct 2 of Item 3