Calculate the NPV of each project, using a cost of capital of 15%. b. Rank acceptable projects by NPV. c. At what approximate cost of capital would all of the projects be acceptable?

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NPV, with rankings Botany Bay, Inc., a maker of casual clothing, is considering four projects. Because of past financial difficulties, the company has a high cost of capital at 15%. Which of these projects would be acceptable under those cost circumstances?

 

Project A

Project B

Project C

Project D

Initial investment (CF0)

$50,000

$100,000

$80,000

$180,000

Year (t)

Cash inflows (CFt)

1

$20,000

$35,000

$20,000

$100,000

2

20,000

50,000

40,000

80,000

3

20,000

50,000

60,000

60,000

a. Calculate the NPV of each project, using a cost of capital of 15%.

b. Rank acceptable projects by NPV.

c. At what approximate cost of capital would all of the projects be acceptable?
d. If Project A,B, C, D are independent projects, which project(s) will you propose to be implemented?

e. If project A, B, C, D are mutually exclusive projects, which project will you proposed to be implemented?

 

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