a) Why is the capital budgeting decision crucial and important for a firm? State why the capital budgeting errors are so costly?

b) Suntex Berhad is considering a major expansion of its production line and has estimated the following free cash flows associated with such an expansion. The initial outlay associated with the expansion would be $ 1,950,000 and the project would generate free cash flow of $ 450,000 per year for six years. The appropriate required rate of return is 9%.  Answer the followings:

i) Calculate the net present value

ii) Calculate the profitability index

iii) Calculate the internal rate of return

iv) Should this project be accepted?