Two projects being considered are mutually exclusive and have the following projected cash flows: If the company requires a rate of return of 11%, which project would be chosen and why? Project B because the positive cash flow occurs at the end of the period. Project A because the positive cash flows begin earlier. Either A or B because both are equally lucrative. Project A because the NPV of $9, 097.39 is less than the $9.677.47 NPV of Project B. Project B because the NPV of $9, 677.47 is greater than the $9.097.39 NPV of Project A