Exercise 11-10 NPV and profitability index LO P3 Following is information on two alternative investments being considered by Jolee Company. The company requires a 10% return from its investments. (PV of $1, FV of $1, PVA of $1, and FVA of $1) (Use appropriate factor(s) from the tables provided.) Project A $ (181,325) Project B $(151,960) Initial investment Expected net cash flows in: Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 38,000 42,000 88,295 83,400 58,000 32,000 42,000 67,000 71,000 26,000 a. For each alternative project compute the net present value. b. For each alternative project compute the profitability index. If the company can only select one project, which should it choose? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Required A Required B For each alternative project compute the net present value. Project A Initial Investment $ 181,325 Chart Values are Based on: Year Cash Inflow X PV Factor - Present Value Initial Investment Year Cash Inflow Project B $ 151,900 PV Factor X - Present Value Required A Required B For each alternative project compute the profitability index. If the company can only select one project, which should it choose? Profitability Index 1 Choose Denominator: Choose Numerator: = = Profitability Index Profitability index Project A Project B If the company can only select one project, which should it choose? | | Required A Required B >