Answer and Explanation:
The computation of the net present value and profitability index of each project is shown below;
The net present value
For the project 1
= Present value × PVIFA factor for 10 years at 9% - initial cost
= $70,000 × 6.4177 - $400,000
= $49,239
for the project 2
= Present value × PVIFA factor for 10 years at 9% - initial cost
= $55,000 × 6.4177 - $310,000
= $42,973.5
Now the profitability index is
For project 1
= ($70,000 × 6.4177) ÷ $400,000
= 1.12
And, for project 2
= ( $55,000 × 6.4177) ÷ $310,000
= 1.14