JKL Industries is evaluating two projects. Both projects require an initial investment of $200,000. The...

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  1. JKL Industries is evaluating two projects. Both projects require an initial investment of $200,000. The expected cash flows are as follows:

Year

Project R (USD)

Project S (USD)

0

(200,000)

(200,000)

1

60,000

70,000

2

70,000

80,000

3

80,000

90,000

4

90,000

100,000

5

100,000

110,000

Requirements: a. Calculate the payback period for both projects. b. Compute the NPV for both projects assuming a discount rate of 10%. c. Based on the NPV, which project should JKL Industries select?

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