Project a Requires an Immediate Investment of $18 000 and Another

Essay

Project A requires an immediate investment of $18 000 and another $16 000 in three years. Net returns are $4500 after two years, $13 000 after four years, and $8900 after six years. Project B requires an immediate investment of $4000, another $6000 after two years, and $4000 after four years. Net returns are $3375 per year for 8 years. Determine the net present value at 11%. Which project is preferable according to the net present value criterion?