Distinguish between hard and soft capital rationing

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The Alfred Company has been allocated RM600,000 on investment projects for the coming year. Four
projects, each with a four year life and with the following cash flows are currently being considered:
Year        0       1      2      3      4
Project RMk RMk RMk RMk RMk
A          -300 100   10    200  200
B          -200   0       0      0    400
C          -100   0       0     80    80
D         -150  60      60    60    60
a) Distinguish between hard and soft capital rationing
b) Assuming that the projects are divisible recommend to the Board, which projects should be
accepted using the Net Present Value method and evaluate the total net present value that
would be generated
c) Discuss the impact on your analysis of each project being indivisible

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