PQR Inc. is evaluating two mutually exclusive projects, Project X and Project Y. Each project...

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  1. PQR Inc. is evaluating two mutually exclusive projects, Project X and Project Y. Each project requires an initial investment of $200,000. The expected cash flows are as follows:

Year

Project X (USD)

Project Y (USD)

0

(200,000)

(200,000)

1

60,000

40,000

2

70,000

60,000

3

80,000

80,000

4

90,000

100,000

5

100,000

120,000

Requirements: a. Calculate the NPV for both projects assuming a discount rate of 10%. b. Determine the payback period for both projects. c. Recommend which project should be selected based on NPV and why.

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