Simms. Manufacturing is. Considering two alternative investment proposals with the following data: Using the net present value model which alternative should Simms select, and why? Proposal Y, because its net present value is $22, 670 higher than the not present value of Proposal X. Proposal Y, because it is the only alternative with a positive net present value. Proposal X, because it is the only alternative with a positive net present value. Both proposals are equivalent when using the not present value model