Option $1$: An investment of $$28,000$ today, and another investment of $$12,000$ in year $3,$ with returns of $$18,000$ in year $2,$$$8,000$ in year $3,$ and $$30,000$ in year $5.$

Option $2$: An investment of $$42,000$ today, and another investment of $$7,000$ in year $4,$ with returns of $$17,000$ in year $1,$$$18,000$ in year $3,$ and $$30,000$ in year $5.$

Calculate the internal rate of return for each option. $($Show ALL CF entries in the table below.$)$

Which investment option should the company select? Explain your answer.