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A company is considering two short-term projects: Month A B 0 -$1,200 -$1800 1    $0...

A company is considering two short-term projects:

Month A B

0 -$1,200 -$1800

1    $0 $ 400

2 $200 $ 400

3 $300 $ 300

4    $400 $ 500

5 $500 $ 200

6 $600 $ 100

a. Based on the undiscounted payback period, which project is preferred?

b. Calculate the benefit-cost ratio for each alternative (use excel)

c. Based on the benefit-cost ratio analysis method, which project is preferred?

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according to payback period, the project in which investment is recovered sooner is selected.

accoridng to benefit-cost ratio analysis ratio, the project with higher benefit-cost ratio is selected.

However, in benefit-cost analysis ratio, if discount rate would have given and if discounted value of benefits and costs is taken, it gives more fair view regarding investment decision.

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