Elite Apparel Inc. is considering two investment projects. The estimated net cash flows from each project are as follows: Year Plant Expansion $141,000 115,000 100,000 90,000 28,000 $474,000 Retail Store Expansion $118,000 138,000 95,000 66,000 57,000 $474,000 Total Each project requires an investment of $256,000. A rate of 6% has been selected for the net present value analysis. Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 0.943 0.890 0.840 0.792 0.747 0.705 0.665 0.627 0.592 .558 0.9090.893 0.826 0 .797 0.751 0.712 0.683 0.636 0.621 0.567 0.564 0.507 0.513 0.452 0.467 0.404 0.424 0.361 0.386 0.322 0.870 0.756 0.658 0.572 0.497 0.432 0.376 0.327 0.284 0.247 0.833 0.694 0.579 0.482 0.402 0.335 0.279 0.233 0.194 10 0 0.162 Required: Each project requires an investment of $256,000. A rate of 6% has been selected for the net present value analysis Year Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest 6% 10% 12% 15% 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.890 0.826 0.797 0.756 0.840 0.751 0.712 0.656 0.792 0.683 0.636 0.572 0.747 0.621 0.567 0.497 0.705 0.564 0.507 0.665 0.513 0.452 0.376 0.627 0.404 0.327 0.592 0.424 0.284 0.558 0.386 0.322 0.432 0.46 0.194 0.162 10 0.247 Required: 1a. Compute the cash payback period for each project. Cash Payback Period Plant Expansion Retail Store Expansion 1b. Compute the net present value. Use the present value of $1 table above. If required, round to the nearest dollar. Plant Expansion Retail Store Expansion Present value of net cash flow total Less amount to be invested Net present value offers a higher 2. Because of the timing of the receipt of the net cash flows, the