You Are Considering Two Mutually Exclusive Projects with the Following

question 384

Multiple Choice

You are considering two mutually exclusive projects with the following cash flows. Will your choice between the two projects differ if the required rate of return is 8 % rather than 11 %? If so, what should you do?

• A) Yes; Select A at 8 % and B at 11 %.
• B) Yes; Select B at 8 % and A at 11 %.
• C) Yes; Select A at 8 % and select neither at 11 %.
• D) No; Regardless of the required rate, project A always has the higher NPV.
• E) No; Regardless of the required rate, project B always has the higher NPV.

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