Question: As a Data Analyst you have been asked to evaluate and select which projects should be supported. You have received twenty proposals and found that

As a Data Analyst you have been asked to evaluate and select which projects should be supported. You have received twenty proposals and found that only seven projects are in-line with the companys mission. Unfortunately, the budget will not support them all. The funding requirements are summarized below along with the NPV the company expects to generate from each project. Capital (in $1,000s) Required in
Project Expected NPV (in $1,000s) Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 51 $70 $20 $30 $40 $50 $102 $80 $90 $0 $25 $20 $353 $70 $40 $20 $13 $40 $204 $75 $45 $25 $15 $30 $155 $65 $65 $30 $25 $25 $256 $90 $35 $35 $30 $0 $307 $85 $20 $25 $20 $30 $20
The company currently has $150,000 available to invest in new projects.It has budgeted $125,000 for continued support for these projects in years 2 and 3, and $100,000 per year for years 4, and 5. Surplus funds in any year are reappropriated for other uses within the company and may not be carried over to future years.
a. What is the total net present value of the accepted projects? $___
(Remember to convert the answer back into "thousands" ...Do not use commas "," in your answer... example 134225)
b. Which project(s) will be accepted?
Project 1___(Enter either ... yes or no )
Project 2___
Project 3___
Project 4___
Project 5___
Project 6___
Project 7___
c. How much capital was required in year 1? $___(Remember to convert the answer back into "thousands" ...Do not use commas "," in your answer... example 134225)
As a Data Analyst you have been asked to evaluate

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