Problem:

Jayhawk Jets must choose one of two mutually exclusive projects. Project A has an up-front cost (t = 0) of $120,000, and it is expected to produce cash inflows of $80,000 per year at the end of each of the next two years. Two years from now, the project can be repeated at a higher up-front cost of $125,000, but the cash inflows will remain the same. Project B has an up-front cost of $100,000, and it is expected to produce cash inflows of $41,000 per year at the end of each of the next four years. Project B cannot be repeated. Both projects have a cost of capital of 10 percent. Jayhawk wants to select the project that provides the most value over the next four years.

Required:

Question: What is the net present value (NPV) of the project that creates the most value for Jayhawk?

Note: Show supporting computations in good form.