Aubey Inc. is considering two projects that have the following cash flows: At what cost of capital would the two projects have the same NPV?
A) 4.73%
B) 5.85%
C) 6.70%
D) 7.50%

Question

Aubey Inc. is considering two projects that have the following cash flows:  At what cost of capital would the two projects have the same NPV?
A) 4.73% 
B) 5.85% 
C) 6.70% 
D) 7.50%

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the cost of capital where the two projects have the same NPV, we need to set the NPV of both projects equal to each other and solve for the discount rate. Using the formula for NPV:

Project A: 
NPV = -$70,000 + $20,000/(1 + r) + $25,000/(1 + r)^2 + $30,000/(1 + r)^3

Project B:
NPV = -$90,000 + $40,000/(1 + r) + $50,000/(1 + r)^2

Setting NPV(A) = NPV(B) and solving for r:

-$70,000 + $20,000/(1 + r) + $25,000/(1 + r)^2 + $30,000/(1 + r)^3  = 
-$90,000 + $40,000/(1 + r) + $50,000/(1 + r)^2

Solving for r using a financial calculator or spreadsheet software gives us 5.85%, which is option B. Therefore, the cost of capital where the two projects have the same NPV is 5.85%.

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