Q6) IBM networks want to modernize their networking system. Proposals have been received from two major software companies.  The first proposal cost $6million but will raise the firm’s annual cash flows by $3million. The second proposal cost $7million and provides cash flow of $3.5million a year. Both projects have a life span of 3 years. Assuming that the cost of capital is 8%, which proposal may be recommended on the basis of Net Present Value criteria.

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Q6) IBM networks want to modernize their networking system. Proposals have been received from two major software companies.  The first proposal cost $6million but will raise the firm’s annual cash flows by $3million. The second proposal cost $7million and provides cash flow of $3.5million a year. Both projects have a life span of 3 years. Assuming that the cost of capital is 8%, which proposal may be recommended on the basis of Net Present Value criteria.

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