Average Rate of Return Method, Net Present Value Method, and Analysis for a service company The capital investment committee of Arches Landscaping Company is considering two capital investments. The estimated income from operations and net cash flows from each investment are as follows: Each project requires an investment of $420,000. Straight-line depreciation will be used, and no residual value is expected. The committee has selected a rate of 12% for purposes of the net present value analysis. Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest 10 more Check My Work uses remaining. Next 1a. Compute the average rate of return for each investment. If required, round your answer to one decimal place. 1b. Compute the net present value for each investment. Use the present value of $1 table above. If required, use the minus sign to indicate a negative net present value. Required: 1a. Compute the average rate of return for each investment. If required, round your answer to one decimal place. 1b. Compute the net present value for each investment. Use the present value of $1 table above. If required, use the minus sign to indicate a negative net present value. 2. Prepare a brief report for the capital investment committee, advising it on the relative merits of the two investments. The front-end loader has a net present value because the cash flows occur in time compared to the greenhouse. Thus, if only one of the two projects can be accepted, the would be the more attractive