NPV and IRR analysis of projects Thomas Company is considering two mutually exclusive projects. The firm, which has a cost of capital of $16\%,$ has estimated its cash flows as shown in the following table: ${?}^3.$

a$.$ Calculate the NPV of each project, and assess its acceptability.

b$.$ Calculate the IRR for each project, and assess its acceptability.

a$.$ The NPV of project $A$ is $

$($Round to the nearest cent.$)$

According to the NPV method, is project A acceptable? $($Select the best answer below.$)$

Yes

No

The NPV of project $B$ is $

$($Round to the nearest cent.$)$

Is project B acceptable on the basis of NPV$?($Select the best answer below.$)$

Yes

No

b$.$ The IRR of project $A$ is

$\%.($Round to two decimal places.$)$

Is project A acceptable on the basis of IRR? $($Select the best answer below.$)$

No

Yes

The IRR of project $B$ is

$\%.($Round to two decimal places.$)$

Is project B acceptable on the basis of IRR? $($Select the best answer below.$)$

Yes

No

$3$: Data Table

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