Question: Project X and Project Y are two mutually exclusive projects. Project X requires an initial outlay of $38,000 and generates a net cash flow of

Project X and Project Y are two mutually exclusive projects. Project X requires an initial outlay of $38,000 and generates a net cash flow of $14,000 per year for six years. Project Y requires an initial outlay of $52,000, and will generate cash flows of $15,300 per year for eight years. Which project should be chosen and why? (Assume that the discount rate for both projects is 10 percent).
A. Project X because Project X has a larger NPV than Project Y.
B. Project Y because Project Y has a larger NPV than Project X.
C. Project Y because Project Y has a larger Equivalent Annual Series than Project X.
D. Project X because Project X has a larger Equivalent Annual Series than Project Y.
E. Both projects X and Y because both projects have positive NPV.

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