Your boss has asked you to evaluate two mechanization projects with the following cash flows:
Year Project One Project Two
1 $1 million $5 million
2 $2 million $4 million
3 $3 million $3 million
4 $4 million $2 million
5 $5 million $1 million
The estimated cost of capital for both projects is 7% and both projects will require an initial cash outlay of $5 million. Which project should you recommend to your boss?