You are analyzing two proposed capital investments: Projects M and N. Each project has a cost of Rs 2,000,000, and the cost of capital for each…
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You are analyzing two proposed capital investments: Projects M and N. Each project has a cost of Rs 2,000,000, and the cost of capital for each project is 10 percent. The projects' expected net cash flows are as follows:
| Year | Expected Net Cash Flow | |
|---|---|---|
| Project M | Project N | |
| 1 | Rs 1,000,000 | Rs 1,500,000 |
| 2 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 |
| 3 | 1,000,000 | 450,000 |
i. Calculate payback period of each project.
ii. Calculate net present value (NPV). Which one project or projects would you accept if these projects are independent? Mutually exclusive?