- The first project is a process optimization which would result in a cost reduction of $120,000 per year.This benefit would be achieved immediately after the end of the project.
- The second project would be the development of a new product which could produce the following net profits after the end of the project:
1 year: $ 15,000 2 year: $ 125,000 3 year: $ 220,00 Assumed is a discount rate of 5 % per year.Looking at the present values of these projects’ revenues in the first 3 years, what is true?
A. Both projects are equally attractive.
B. The first project is more attractive by app.7%.
C. The second project is more attractive by app.5%.
D. The first project is more attractive by app.3%.
answer => D

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March 17th, 2009 - 3:40 pm
The answer is D
Calculation:
PV=FV/(1+i)n
Project 1
Year 1: PV= $114,286
Year2: PV= $108,843
Year3: PV= $103,660
Total= $326,789
Project 2
Year1: PV=$14,285
Year2: PV=113,378
Year3: PV= 190,044
Total= $317,707
The project 1 is more attractive by appt. 3%