The net present value (NPV) rule is considered one of the most common and preferred criteria that generally lead to good investment decisions. Consider this case: Suppose Hungry Whale Electronics is evaluating a proposed capital budgeting project (project Beta) that will require an initial investment of $3,225,000. The project is expected to generate the following net cash flows:

2. Net present value (NPV) The capital budgeting process is comprehensive and is based on certain assumptions, models, and benchmarks. This process often begins with a project analysis. Generally, the first step in a capital budgeting project analysis-which occurs before any evaluation method is applied-involves estimating the project's expected cash flows Evaluating cash flows with the NPV method The net present value (NPV) rule is considered one of the most common and preferred criteria that generally lead to good investment decisions. Consider this case: Suppose Hungry Whale Electronics is evaluating a proposed capital budgeting project (project Beta) that will require an initial investment of $3,225,000. The project is expected to generate the following net cash flows: Year Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Cash Flow $275,000 500,000 400,000 500,000 Hungry Whale Electronics's weighted average cost of capital is 7%, and project Beta has the same risk as the firm's average project. Based on the cash flows, what is project Beta's NPV? (Note: Do not round your intermediate calculations.) O-$2,096,801 O$1,423,305 O $1,823,305 -$2,187,966 Making the accept or reject decision Hungry Whale Electronics's decision to accept or reject project Beta is independent of its decisions on other projects. If the firm follows the NPV method, it should project Beta. Which of the following statements best explains what it means when a project has an NPV of $0? When a project has an NPV of the project is earning rate of return equal to the project's accept a project with an NPV of $0, because the project is earning the required minimum rate of return. average cost of capital. It's