Coffero analyzing two projects for the future. Assume that only one project can be selected. Proect Cost of machine $68,000 $60,000 Net cash flow Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 24,000 4,000 24,000 26,000 24,000 26,000 0 20,000 If the company is using the payback period method and it requires a payback of three years or less, which project should be selected? A. Project Y. B. Project X. C. Both X and Y are acceptable projects. D. Neither X nor Y is an acceptable project. E. Project Y because it has a lower initial investment 74. Saxon Manufacturing is considering purchasing two machines. Each machine costs $9,000 and will produce cash flows as follows: End of Year Machine A. 2 3 $5,000 $1,000 4,000 2,000 2,000 11,000 Saxon Manufacturing uses the net present value method to make the decision, and 15% annual return on its investments. The present value factors of i at 15% are: it requires a I year, 0.8696; 2 years, 0.7561; 3 years, 0.6575 Which machine should Saxon purchase? A. Only Machine A is acceptable. B. Only Machine B is acceptable. C. Both machines are acceptable, but A should be selected because it has the greater net present value. D. Both machines are acceptable, but B should be selected because it has the greater net present value. E. Neither machine is acceptable. 16