A potential investment project is expected to yield your company operating cash flows of $200,000 in year 1, $250,000 in year 2, and $300,000 in year 3. However, the project requires an upfront capital expenditure of $675,000. The project is of average risk, and the firms weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is 7.0%.

a. What is the project's net present value (NPV)?

b. What is the criteria for accepting a project based on NPV?

c. What is the project's internal rate of return (IRR)?

d. What is the criteria for accepting a project based on IRR? Assume the project is of average risk.

e. Estimate the projects modified internal rate of return (MIRR). Assume the cash flows can be reinvested at WACC.

f. Estimate the project's payback period.

g. What does payback period tell managers about a project?

h. Should the firm accept this project, or not? Why?