A project's internal rate of return (IRR) is the -Select- calculating the IRR is: that forces...

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A project's internal rate of return (IRR) is the -Select- calculating the IRR is: that forces the PV of its inflows to equal its cost. The IRR is an estimate of the project's rate of return, and it is comparable to the -Select- on a bond. The equation for CF CF CFN NPV = CF0 + + + + = 0 (1 + IRR (1 + IRR) (1 + IRR) 0 = CF -1 (1 + IRR) CF is the expected cash flow in Period t and cash outflows are treated as negative cash flows. There must be a change in cash flow signs to calculate the IRR. The IRR equation is simply the NPV equation solved for the particular discount rate that causes NPV to equal -Select- The IRR calculation assumes that cash flows are reinvested at the -Select- If the IRR is -Select- than the project's risk-adjusted cost of capital, then the project should be accepted; however, if the IRR is less than the project's risk- projects are evaluated the IRR approach can lead to conflicting results from the NPV method. adjusted cost of capital, then the project should be -Select- Because of the IRR reinvestment rate assumption, when -Select- differences (earlier cash flows in one project vs. later cash flows in the other project) and project size (the cost of one project is larger than the other). When Two basic conditions can lead to conflicts between NPV and IRR: -Select- mutually exclusive projects are considered, then the -Select- method should be used to evaluate projects. Quantitative Problem: Bellinger Industries is considering two projects for inclusion in its capital budget, and you have been asked to do the analysis. Both projects' after-tax cash flows are shown on the time line below. Depreciation, salvage values, net operating working capital requirements, and tax effects are all included in these cash flows. Both projects have 4-year lives, and they have risk characteristics similar to the firm's average project. Bellinger's WACC is 9%. 0 1 2 3 4 Project A Project B -1,000 -1,000 650 250 320 270 390 255 420 840 What is Project A's IRR? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. % What is Project B's IRR? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. % If the projects were independent, which project(s) would be accepted according to the IRR method? -Select- If the projects were mutually exclusive, which project(s) would be accepted according to the IRR method? -Select- Could there be a conflict with project acceptance between the NPV and IRR approaches when projects are mutually exclusive? -Select- The reason is -Select- A project's internal rate of return (IRR) is the -Select- calculating the IRR is: that forces the PV of its inflows to equal its cost. The IRR is an estimate of the project's rate of return, and it is comparable to the -Select- on a bond. The equation for CF CF CFN NPV = CF0 + + + + = 0 (1 + IRR (1 + IRR) (1 + IRR) 0 = CF -1 (1 + IRR) CF is the expected cash flow in Period t and cash outflows are treated as negative cash flows. There must be a change in cash flow signs to calculate the IRR. The IRR equation is simply the NPV equation solved for the particular discount rate that causes NPV to equal -Select- The IRR calculation assumes that cash flows are reinvested at the -Select- If the IRR is -Select- than the project's risk-adjusted cost of capital, then the project should be accepted; however, if the IRR is less than the project's risk- projects are evaluated the IRR approach can lead to conflicting results from the NPV method. adjusted cost of capital, then the project should be -Select- Because of the IRR reinvestment rate assumption, when -Select- differences (earlier cash flows in one project vs. later cash flows in the other project) and project size (the cost of one project is larger than the other). When Two basic conditions can lead to conflicts between NPV and IRR: -Select- mutually exclusive projects are considered, then the -Select- method should be used to evaluate projects. Quantitative Problem: Bellinger Industries is considering two projects for inclusion in its capital budget, and you have been asked to do the analysis. Both projects' after-tax cash flows are shown on the time line below. Depreciation, salvage values, net operating working capital requirements, and tax effects are all included in these cash flows. Both projects have 4-year lives, and they have risk characteristics similar to the firm's average project. Bellinger's WACC is 9%. 0 1 2 3 4 Project A Project B -1,000 -1,000 650 250 320 270 390 255 420 840 What is Project A's IRR? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. % What is Project B's IRR? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places. % If the projects were independent, which project(s) would be accepted according to the IRR method? -Select- If the projects were mutually exclusive, which project(s) would be accepted according to the IRR method? -Select- Could there be a conflict with project acceptance between the NPV and IRR approaches when projects are mutually exclusive? -Select- The reason is -Select-