Answer:
Method b
Explanation:
Present worth can be calculated using a financial calculator
For method A ,
Cash flow in year 0 = $80,000
Cash flow in year 1 and 2 = $30,000
Cash flow in year 3 = $30,000 - $15,000 = $15,000
I = 12%
Present worth = $141,378.23
For method B,
Cash flow in year 0 = $120,000
Cash flow in year 1 and 2 = $8, 000
Cash flow in year 3 = $8,000 - $40,000 = $-32,000
I = 12%
Present worth = $110,743.44
Method b would is chosen because it worth less.
To find the present worth using a financial calacutor:
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