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One of your friends, Ali has Rs. 5000 of which he can makeeither of the two inve

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Question

One of your friends, Ali has Rs. 5000 of which he can makeeither of the two investments offered by XYZ Corporation. On thebasis of following information, you are requested to advise himwhich proposal he should prefer keeping in mind the NPV analysis.Support your decision with necessary calculation.

Proposal 1:

This proposal is for the period of 4 years i.e. 2009 to 2012 andthe initial investment is Rs. 5000. Cash inflows are givenbelow:

Year

Cash inflows (Rs.)

2009

2000

2010

3000

2011

4000

2012

3000

Proposal 2:

Other option is to invest Rs. 3000 in XYZ Corporation in theyear 2009 which will provide him a steady cash inflow of Rs. 1000for 4 years (year 2009-2012).

And the remaining Rs. 2000 in ABC Corporation in the year 2009which will provide him a steady cash inflow of Rs. 2000 for 4 years(year 2009-2012).

Whereas, the commercial banks provide 10% return on PLS savingaccount.

Year

Cash inflows (Rs.)

2009

2000

2010

3000

2011

4000

2012

3000

Explanation / Answer

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