The Commodore Co

question 6

Multiple Choice

The Commodore Co. is trying to decide between the following two mutually exclusive projects: The only requirement the company has is that any project that is accepted must produce a minimum rate of return of 11%. What should the company do and why?

• A) Both projects should be accepted because their payback periods are only about 2 years.
• B) Both projects should be accepted because they have IRRs of 22.87% and 28.45%, which exceed the 11% requirement.
• C) Both projects should be accepted because they both have positive NPVs.
• D) Project I should be accepted because it has an NPV of $3,908.58. Project II cannot also be accepted.
• E) Project II should be accepted because it has an IRR of 28.45%, which is greater than Project I's IRR.

Skills in analyzing the comparative balance sheets to identify the cash impacts of various transactions.

Understand the role of net income, dividends, and other adjustments in calculating cash flows.

Identify the correct approach to adjustments for accounts receivable, inventory, prepaid expenses, income taxes payable, accounts payable, and accrued liabilities in the cash flow statement.

Understand the reasons behind the reshoring of US company call centers.

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