Average Rate of Return Method, Net Present Value Method, and Analysis for a service company The capital investment committee of Arches Landscaping Company is considering two capital investments. The estimated operating income and net cash flows from each investment are as follows: Each project requires an investment of $560,000. Straight-ine depreciation will be used, and no residual value is expected. The committee has selected a rate of 15% for purposes of the net present value analysis. Present Value of $1 at Compound Interest 16. Compute the net present value for each investment. Use the present value of $1 table above. If required, round to th nearest dollar. If required, use the minus sign to indicate a negative net present value. 2. Prepare a brief report for the capital investment committee, advising it on the relative merits of the two investments. The front-end loader has a net present value because cash flows occur the greenhouse. Thus, if only one of the two projects can be accepted, the attractive