A firm has $500,000 which it wishes to invest in some projects. The projects are A,B,C and D. The initial cost and yearl
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A firm has $500,000 which it wishes to invest in some projects. The projects are A,B,C and D. The initial cost and yearly net cash flow after taxes (NCFAT) and discount rates for the projects are shown. A B C D 120 Initial Cost ($000) 180 250 285 Year 1 NCFAT 40 62 90 115 (000) Year 2 NCFAT 42 75 88 140 (000) Year 3 NCFAT 45 81 84 132 (000) Year 4 NCFAT 48 84 82 90 (000) Year 5 NCFAT 51 80 80 75 (000) Discount Rate 10% 15% 12% 18% Determine the net present value of each project. Indicate which projects should be undertaken in order to maximize the net present value of the available funds. [25 marks]