The investment committee of Heartland Insurance Co. is evaluating two projects. The projects have different useful lives,

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The investment committee of Heartland Insurance Co. is evaluating two projects. The projects have different useful lives, but each requires an investment of $200,000. The estimated net cash flows from each project are as follows:


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The committee has selected a rate of 15% for purposes of net present value analysis. It also estimates that the residual value at the end of each project’s useful life is $0, but at the end of the fourth year, Project I’s residual value would be $140,000.

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1. For each project, compute the net present value. Use the present value of an annuity of $1 table appearing in this chapter. (Ignore the unequal lives of the projects.)
2. For each project, compute the net present value, assuming that Project I is adjusted to a 4-year life for purposes of analysis. Use the present value of $1 table appearing in this chapter.
3. Prepare a report to the investment committee, providing your advice on the relative merits of the twoprojects.

Net Present Value
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Annuity
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Authors: Carl s. warren, James m. reeve, Philip e. fess

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