The net present value for Proposals X and Y has been calculated on the basis of the data given below.   Proposal X Proposal Y Amount to be invested $145,000   $280,000   Total present value of net cash flow 172,000   320,000   Net present value 27,000   40,000   Determine the present value index for each proposal. Round your answers to two decimal places.   Present Value Index Proposal X $fill in the blank 1 Proposal Y $fill in the blank 2

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The net present value for Proposals X and Y has been calculated on the basis of the data given below.

  Proposal X Proposal Y
Amount to be invested $145,000   $280,000  
Total present value of net cash flow 172,000   320,000  
Net present value 27,000   40,000  

Determine the present value index for each proposal. Round your answers to two decimal places.

  Present Value Index
Proposal X $fill in the blank 1
Proposal Y $fill in the blank 2
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Present value index is also known as profitability index. It is calculated using the below formula :-

Present value index = Present value of net cash flow/Investment

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