A firm is consering two projects with the following cashflows. The required return for both projects is 15 percent.

Year	Project A	Year	Project B
	-$780,000	0	-$250,000
1	450,000	1	180,000
2	370,000	2	85,000
3	280,000	3	65,000

Required:

1. Calculate the NPV & IRR for both projects. (8 marks)
2. Calculate the payback period (including the fraction of a year) for both projects. (3 marks)

C.

Calculate the profitability index of both projects. (3 marks)

d. i) Using the in above calculations, which project or projects should the firm choose if the projects are: Independent. Explain (3 marks)

ii)

Mutually exclusive. Explain (3 marks)