Question: Requirement One: Use the data to compute for each option the NPV at discount rates of 6 percent, the BCR at the same rates, and

Requirement One: Use the data to compute for each option the NPV at discount rates of 6 percent, the BCR at the same rates, and the internal rate of return.

(the capital cost is added to the operating and maintenance cost)

Requirement Two: Which of the two options do you recommend as an investment and why?

Option A (using Discount Rates of 6%)

Option B (using Discount Rates of 6%)

Option A Option B
Year Total Cost Present Value Benefits Present Value Year Total Cost Present Value Benefits Present Value Cash Flows Cash Flows
1 2,000,000 $0 1 2,500,000 0
2 750,000 $680,000 2 925,000 575,000
3 375,000 $680,000 3 175,000 575,000
4 65,000 $680,000 4 80,000 575,000
5 65,000 $680,000 5 80,000 575,000
6 65,000 $680,000 6 80,000 575,000
7 65,000 $680,000 7 80,000 475,000
8 65,000 $680,000 8 80,000 475,000
9 65,000 340,000 9 80,000 475,000
10 65,000 340,000 10 80,000 475,000
4,775,000
NPV, 6% NPV, 6%
BCR, 6% BCR, 6% IRR IRR

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