Net Present Value Method and Internal Rate of Return Method for a service company Keystone Healthcare Corp. is proposing to spend $98,320 on a 10-year project that has estimated net cash flows of $16,000 for each of the 10 years. Present Value of an Annuity of $1 at Compound Interest Year 6% 10% 12% 15% 20% 1 0.943 0.909 0.893 0.870 0.833 1.833 1.736 1.690 1.626 1.528 2.673 2.487 2.402 2.283 2.106 3.465 3.170 3.037 2.855 2.589 4.212 3.791 3.605 3.352 2.991 4.917 4.355 4.111 3.784 3.326 5.582 4.868 4.564 4.160 3.605 6.210 5.335 4.968 4.487 3.837 9 6.802 5.759 5.328 4.772 4.031 10 7.360 6.145 5.650 5.019 4.192 a. Compute the net present value, using a rate of return of 12%. Use the table of present value of an annuity of $1 presented above. If required, round to the nearest dollar. Use the minus sign to indicate a negative net present value. Present value of annual net cash flows $ 90,400 Less amount to be invested 98,320 Net present value $ -7,920 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 b. Based on the analysis prepared in part (a), is the rate of return (1) more than 12%, (2) 12%, or (3) less than 12%? Less than 12% c. Determine the internal rate of return by computing a present value factor for an annuity of $1 and using the table of the present value of an annuity of $1 presented above. 6.145 X %