Question

Investment A cost 12,000 today and it pays back 15,500 two years from now. Investment B cost $8,000 today and it pays back $6,000 each year for two years. If Interest of 5% is used, which alternate is superior? (Hint: Use present worth your cost is negative and your profits are positive) Group of answer choices

Answer 1

Investment "B" is superior.

Step-by-step explanation:

Below is the calculation of each investment net present worth.

Net present worth of Investment A = -12000 + 15500(P/F, 5%, 2)

Net present worth of investment A = -12000 + 15500 (0.9070)

Net present worth of investment A = 2058.95

Net present worth of Investment B = -8000+ 6000(P/A, 5%, 2)

Net present worth of investment B = -8000 + 6000 (1.8594)

Net present worth of investment B = 3156.4

Investment "B" is superior because its net present worth is greater.