Innovative Tech Ventures is evaluating two tech innovation projects. The company's required rate of return is 17%. Use appropriate factors from the tables provided.

• Project Innov1: Initial Investment: $650,000; Year 1: $220,000; Year 2: $240,000; Year 3: $260,000; Year 4: $120,000
• Project Innov2: Initial Investment: $700,000; Year 1: $250,000; Year 2: $270,000; Year 3: $290,000; Year 4: $140,000
• a. Calculate the payback period for each project. Based on the payback period, which project is preferred?
• b. Calculate the net present value for each project. Based on the net present value, which project is preferred?