Lordsland Development Company has two competing projects: an apartment complex and an office building. Both projects have an initial investment of $720,000. The net cash flows estimated for the two projects are as follows:

The estimated residual value of the apartment complex at the end of Year 4 is $325,000.Determine which project should be favored, comparing the net present values of the two projects and assuming a minimum rate of return of 15%. Use the table of present values in the chapter.

Net Cash Flow Apartment Complex Office Building Year $225,000 200,000 $290,000 290,000 200,000 140,000 230,000 220,000 140,000 105,000 80,000 50,000 1~3 456 N00