Your Company Is Considering Two Different Methods of Producing Its

question 153

Multiple Choice

Your company is considering two different methods of producing its product: purchase production equipment, or contract with a supplier to build the product for them. The methods have differing lives and cash flow streams. You should:

• A) Choose the method that will least affect the statement of financial position of the company.
• B) Choose the method that maximizes future cash inflows.
• C) Choose the method that will result in the highest net income.
• D) Choose the method that minimizes initial cash outflows.
• E) Choose the method that maximizes firm value.

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