Answer:
1. 2.5; 1.2
2. Project A
Explanation:
Given that,
Project 1 requires:
Initial investment = $520,000
Present value of cash flows = $1,300,000
Project 2 requires:
Initial investment = $5,000,000
Present value of cash flows = $6,000,000
1.
Profitability index = Present Value of Cash inflows ÷ Investment
Project A = $1,300,000 ÷ $520,000
= 2.5
Project B = $6,000,000 ÷ $5,000,000
= 1.2
2. Project A will be preferred because it has a higher profitability index than project B.