What is the IRR for each of this project (range: 10-16%)? Using the IRR decision rule, which project should the company accept? How do you interpret IRR of a project?

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CRAYON corporation has identified the following two mutually exclusive projects:

YEAR

Cash flow ( A)

Cash flow ( B)

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-$300,000

-$300,000

1

                 68,950 

                 135,000 

2

                 83,900 

                105,500 

3

                 93,200 

                 75,000 

4

                 105,600 

                 55,600 

5

                 115,600 

               45,600 

 

  1. What is the IRR for each of this project (range: 10-16%)? Using the IRR decision rule, which project should the company accept? How do you interpret IRR of a project?
  2. If the required return is 15%, what is the NPV of these projects? Which project will the company choose if it applies the NPV decision rule? How do you interpret NPV of a project?
  3. Calculate the Payback period and discounted pay back period of these projects! Which project should the company accept? What are the differences of payback period and discounted payback period in investment decision making? Which one is more reliable?
  4. At what discount rate would the company be indifferent between these two projects? Explain how you do the calculation!
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