Chapter 11, Problem 19P

a.

Summary Introduction

To construct: NPV profile for the given project.

Introduction:

Capital Budgeting:

It refers to the long-term investment decisions that has been taken by the top management of a company and that are irreversible in nature. These decisions require investment of large amount of cash of the company.

Net Present Value (NPV):

It is a method under capital budgeting which includes the computation of the net present value of the project in which company is investing. The calculation is done by calculating the difference between the value of cash inflow and value of cash outflow after taking into consideration the discounted rate.

b.

Summary Introduction

To explain: Whether the project should be accepted or not at 10% WACC and 20% WACC.

c.

Summary Introduction

To identify: A situation where the negative cash flows during or at the last of the project’s life might lead to multiple internal rate of return.

Introduction:

Internal Rate of Return (IRR):

It refers to the rate of return that is computed by the company to make a decision of selection of a project for investment. This rate provides the basis for selection of projects with a lower cost of capital and rejection of project with a higher cost of capital.

d.

Summary Introduction

To calculate: MIRR of the project at 10% and 20% WACC.

Introduction:

Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR):

It refers to the rate of return that is computed by the company to make a decision of selection and ranking of a project for investment. This is a modified version of IRR with reinvestment of cash flows at the cost of capital.