Labeau Products, Ltd., of Perth, Australia, has $19,000 to invest. The company is trying to decide between two alternative uses for the funds as follows: Invest in Project X Invest in Project Y Investment required $ 19,000 $ 19,000 Annual cash inflows $ 6,000 Single cash inflow at the end of 6 years $ 40,000 Life of the project 6 years 6 years The company’s discount rate is 14%. Click here to view Exhibit 14B-1 and Exhibit 14B-2, to determine the appropriate discount factor(s) using tables. Required: 1. Compute the net present value of Project X. 2. Compute the net present value of Project Y. 3. Which project would you recommend the company accept?

x = $4,332.01

y = -776.54

project x because its NPV is positive

Explanation:

Net present value is the present value of after-tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.  

NPV can be calculated using a financial calculator  

Only projects with a positive NPV should be accepted. A project with a negative NPV should not be chosen because it isn't profitable.  

Project X

Cash flow in year 0 = -19000

Cash flow in year 1 to 6 = 19,000

I = 14%

NPV = $4,332.01

Project Y

Cash flow in year 0 = -19000

Cash flow in year 1 to 5 = 0

Cash flow in year 6 =  $ 40,000

I = 14%

NPV = -776.54

To find the NPV using a financial calculator:

1. Input the cash flow values by pressing the CF button. After inputting the value, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.

2. after inputting all the cash flows, press the NPV button, input the value for I, press enter and the arrow facing a downward direction.  

3. Press compute