Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The IRR investment rule states you should turn down any investment opportunity where the IRR is less than the opportunity cost of capital.
• B)The IRR investment rule states that you should take any investment opportunity where the IRR exceeds the opportunity cost of capital.
• C)Since the IRR rule is based upon the rate at which the NPV equals zero,like the NPV decision rule,the IRR decision rule will always identify the correct investment decisions.
• D)There are situations in which multiple IRRs exist.

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Definitions:

Retailer's Cost

The total expense incurred by a retailer to purchase goods for resale, including purchase price, shipping, and handling.

Maintained Markup

Maintained markup refers to the percentage difference between the retail price and the cost of goods sold, maintained over a period for the purpose of covering expenses and achieving profit margins.

Retailer's Cost

The purchase price paid by retailers to obtain products for sale, excluding any additional expenses like shipping or handling.

Markup

The amount added to the cost price of goods to cover overhead and profit; the selling price minus the cost.