The net present value (NPV) method estimates how much a potential project will contribute to shareholders' wealth and it is the best selection criterion. The larger the NPV, the more value the project adds, and added value means a higher stock price. In equation form, the NPV is defined as: NPV-CF+ CV CF, CY. + (1+1) CF is the expected cash flow at Timet, r is the project's risk-adjusted cost of capital, and is its life, and cash outflows are treated as negative cash flows. The NPV calculation assumes that cash inflows can be reinvested at the project's risk-adjusted WACC . When the firm is considering independent projects, if the project's NPV exceeds zero the firm should accept the project. When the firm is considering mutually exclusive projects, the firm should accept the project with the Nighest positive NPV. Quantitative Problem: Bellinger Industries is considering two projects for inclusion in its capital budget, and you have been asked to do the analysis. Both projects' after-tax cash flows are shown on the time line below. Depreciation, salvage values, net operating working capital requirements, and tax effects are all included in these cash flows. Both projects have 4- year lives, and they have risk characteristics similar to the firm's average project. Bellinger's WACC is 8% 3 250 330 265 Project A -1,040 280 330 Project -1,040 780 What is Project A's NPV? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cont. What is Project. By NPV? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cont. of the projects were independent, which project(s) would be accepted? -Select- If the projects were mutually exclusive, which project(s) would be accepted? -Select Check My Work (3 remaining)