Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)When using the incremental IRR rule,you must keep track of which project is the incremental project and ensure that the incremental cash flows are initially positive and then become negative.
• B)Picking one project over another simply because it has a larger IRR can lead to mistakes.
• C)Problems arise using the IRR method when the mutually exclusive investments have differences in scale.
• D)When the risks of two projects are different,only the NPV rule will give a reliable answer.

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product due to spreading fixed costs over more units of production.

Minimum Efficient Scale

The smallest level of production a firm can achieve while still taking full advantage of economies of scale regarding costs per unit.

Economies of Scale

The cost advantages that enterprises obtain due to their scale of operation, leading to a reduction in average costs with increased output.