Giant Equipment Ltd. is considering two projects to invest next year. Both projects have the same
start-up costs. Project A will produce annual cash flows of $42,000 at the beginning of each year for
eight years. Project B will produce cash flows of $48,000 at the end of each year for seven years. The
company requires a 12% return.
Required:
a) Which project should the company select and why?
b) Which project should the company select if the interest rate is 14% at the cash flows in Project B
is also at the beginning of each year?