Alfarsi Industries uses the net present value method to make investment decisions and requires a 15% annual return on all investments. The company is considering two different investments. Each require an initial investment of $14,900 and will produce cash flows as follows: End ofYearInvestmentAB1$9,100 $0 2 9,100 0 3 9,100 27,300 The present value factors of $1 each year at 15% are: 10.869620.756130.6575 The present value of an annuity of $1 for 3 years at 15% is 2.2832 The net present value of Investment B is:Multiple Choice$(17,950).$12,400.$45,250.$8, 153.$3,050.

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What is the sequence of events that could lead to trade surplus