An independent capital budgeting project is expected to have the following cash flows.

Year	Cash
0	-$225,000
1	$75,000
2	$125,000
3	$200,000

a. Compute the net present value at a 17 percent required rate of return b. Compute the profitability index at a 17 percent required rate of return c. Should the project be accepted?

A. a. $55,290.87 b. 1.25 c. Yes

B. a. -$55,290.87 b. 1.25 c. Yes

C. a. $55,290.87 b. 1.25 c. No

D. a. -$55,290.87 b. 1.25 c. No