Consider the following two projects: Initial Outlay Net Cash Flow Each Period 1 2 3 4 Project A: $4,000,000 $2,003,000 $2,003,000 $2,003,000 $2,003,000 Project B: $4,000,000 0 0 0 $11,000,000 a. Calculate the net present value of each of the above projects, assuming a 14 percent discount rate. b. What is the internal rate of return for each the above projects? I c. Compare and explain the conflicting rankings of the NPVs and IRRS obtained in parts a and b above. d. If 14-percent is the required rate of return, and these projects are independent, what decision should be made? e. If 14-percent is the required rate of return, and the projects are mutually exclusive, what decision should be made?
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