A Firm Utilizes a Strategy of Capital Rationing, Which Is

A firm utilizes a strategy of capital rationing, which is currently $375,000 and is considering the following two projects: Project A has a cost of $335,000 and the following cash flows: year 1 $140,000; year 2 $150,000; and year 3 $100,000. Project B has a cost of $365,000 and the following cash flows: year 1 $220,000; year 2 $110,000; and year 3 $150,000. Using a 12% cost of capital, which decision should the financial manager make?

A) Select project A.
B) Select project B.
C) Do not select either project.
D) Select both projects.