The Marpan Supply is considering two independent projects with an initial cost of $18,000 each. The cash inflows of Project A are $3,000, $7,000, and $10,000 for Years 1 to 3, respectively. The cash inflows for Project B are $3,000, $7,000, and $15,000 for Years 1 to 3, respectively. The required return is 12 percent, and the required discounted payback period is 3 years. Based on discounted payback, which project(s), if either, should be accepted? Both projects should be accepted. O Both projects should be rejected. O Project A should be accepted and Project B should be rejected. O Project A should be rejected and Project B should be accepted. You should be indifferent to accepting either or both projects.

The Marpan Supply is considering two independent projects with an initial cost of $18,000 each. The cash inflows of Project A are $3,000, $7,000, and $10,000 for Years 1 to 3, respectively. The cash inflows for Project B are $3,000,$7,000, and $15,000 for Years 1 to 3, respectively. The required return is 12 percent, and the required discounted payback period is 3 years. Based on discounted payback, which project(s), if either, should be accepted? Both projects should be accepted. Both projects should be rejected. Project A should be accepted and Project B should be rejected. Project A should be rejected and Project B should be accepted. You should be indifferent to accepting either or both projects