Question: MNO Ltd. is considering two different projects. Both require an initial cash outlay of 35,000 and have a life of 5 years. The company's required

MNO Ltd. is considering two different projects. Both require an initial cash outlay of ₹35,000 and have a life of 5 years. The company's required rate of return is 14%. The projects will be depreciated on a straight-line basis. The net cash flows expected to be generated by the projects and the present value (PV) factor (at 14%) are as follows:

Year

1

2

3

4

5

Project I (₹)

10,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

10,000

Project II (₹)

12,000

8,000

6,000

8,000

12,000

PV factor (at 14%)

0.877

0.769

0.674

0.592

0.519

Requirements:

  • Calculate the NPV of each project.
  • Determine the IRR for each project.
  • Calculate the payback period for each project.
  • Assess the profitability index for each project.
  • Recommend which project to undertake based on the above analysis.

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