Following is information on two alternative investments being considered by Jolee Company. The company requires a 12% return from its investments. Project AProject BInitial investment $(187,325) $(156,960) Expected net cash flows in: Year 1 55,000 35,000 Year 2 49,000 48,000 Year 3 79,295 55,000 Year 4 95,400 66,000 Year 5 55,000 27,000 a. For each alternative project compute the net present value.b. For each alternative project compute the profitability index. If the company can only select one project, which should it choose?

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Following is information on two alternative investments being considered by Jolee Company. The company requires a 12% return from its investments.

	Project A	Project B
Initial investment		$	(187,325	)	$	(156,960	)
Expected net cash flows in:
Year 1			55,000			35,000
Year 2			49,000			48,000
Year 3			79,295			55,000
Year 4			95,400			66,000
Year 5			55,000			27,000

a. For each alternative project compute the net present value.
b. For each alternative project compute the profitability index. If the company can only select one project, which should it choose?

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