A Selection Has to Be Made Between Two Investment Alternatives

Essay

A selection has to be made between two investment alternatives. The first alternative offers a net return of $47 000.00 after three years, $30 000.00 after five years and $26 000.00 after seven years. The second alternative provides a net return of $13 000.00 per year for seven years. Determine the preferred alternative according to the discounted cash flow criterion if money is worth 11%.