A retail department store must make a choice between two investments with a preferred rate of return of 18%. Alternative I will provide the store with returns of $12,000 at the end of the second and fourth years and $10,000 at the end of years seven and eight. Alternative 2 will provide the store with annual returns of $5500 for eight years. Which alternative is preferable? Draw a timeline in your notes to practice! Select one: a. Alternative 1 b. Alternative 2