Question: Keller Construction is considering two new investments. Project E calls for the purchase of earth moving equipment. Project H represents an investment in a hydraulic

Keller Construction is considering two new investments. Project E calls for the purchase of earth moving equipment. Project H represents an investment in a hydraulic lift. Keller wishes to use a net present value profile in comparing the projects. The investment and cash flow patterns are as follows: Use Appendix B.

Project EProject H
($41,000 investment)($42,000 investment)
YearCash flowYearCash flow
1$ 11,0001$ 23,000
216,000217,000
322,000315,000
424,000


(a)

Determine the net present value of the projects based on a zero discount rate. (Omit the "$" sign in your response.)


(b)Determine the net present value of the projects based on a 9 percent discount rate. (Round "PV Factors" to 3 decimal places and final answer to the nearest dollar amount. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)

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