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 operating income and net cash flows from each Each project requires an investment of $440,000. Straight-line depreciation will be used, and no residual value is expected. The committee has selected a rate of 12% for 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, round to the nearest dollar. 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 in time compared to the greenhouse. Thus, if only one of the two projects can be accepted, the would be the more attractive