Citco Company is considering investing up to $$500,000$ in a sustainability$-$enhancing project. Its managers have narrowed their choices to three potential projects.

Project A would redesign the production process to recycle raw materials waste back into the production cycle, saving on direct materials costs and reducing the amount of waste sent to the landfill.

Project B would remodel an office building, utilizing solar panels and natural materials to create a more energy$-$efficient and healthy work environment.

Project $C$ would build a new training facility in an underserved community, providing jobs and economic security for the local community.

Required:

Assuming the cost of capital is $14$ percent, complete the table below by computing the payback period, NPV$,$ profitability index, and internal rate of return. $($Future Value of $$1,$ Present Value of $$1,$ Future Value Annuity of $$1,$ Present Value Annuity of $$1.)$

Based strictly on the economic analysis, in which project should they invest?