Mulkey Development Company has two competing projects: an office building and a condominium complex. Both projects have an initial investment of $1,000,000. The net cash flows estimated for the two projects are as follows:

The estimated residual value of the office building at the end of Year 4 is $450,000.

Determine which project should be favored, comparing the net present values of the two projects and assuming a minimum rate of return of 15%. Use the table of present values in the chapter.

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Net Cash Flow Year Office Building Condominium Complex 1 $475,000 $600,000 2 300,000 450,000 3 250,000 350,000 4 225,000 200,000 175,000 175,000 7 150,000 8 150,000