The Solar Tech company is dedicated to the installation and maintenance of solar energy systems in Puerto Rico. They were pioneers in the renewable energy market and have distinguished themselves by the quality of their products and the excellence of their service. The opportunity has arisen to expand their operations to the Caribbean and South America. This entails an initial investment of $ 13,500,000. The projections indicate that during the first year of the expansion it is expected to receive a net cash flow of $ 750,000 that will then grow at a rate of 5.5% indefinitely. The required rate of return for this type of project is 10.5%. As part of Solar Tech's finance team, you must assess whether the expansion is profitable for the company. Select the option that best describes the purpose of this problem:

to. The company wants to analyze the costs of expanding the project. b. The company wants to determine if the initial investment is adequate to complete the project. OR C. The company wants to evaluate the financial benefit it will get from the project. Or d. The company wants to evaluate the cash flows of the project. Or e. None of the above

The result of the profitability analysis is: Select one: O a. 7,142,857.14 O b. 15,000,000 Or c. 1,500,000 Or d. -6,357,142.86 O e. -12,750,000 Or f. -1,500,000

Taking into consideration the result of the profitability analysis, what would you recommend to Solar Tech's management about the project? to. You must accept the project b. You must reject the project

Select the option that best justifies the decision recommended in the previous question: O a. must accept the project because the present value is positive OR b. must accept the project because the IRR is positive C. must accept the project because the net present value is positive OR d. must accept the project because it adds value to the company and shareholders OR e. should reject the project because it does not add value to the company and shareholders Of. must reject the project because the net present value is negative g. you must reject the project because the IRR is negative