The Primary Purpose of Capital Budgeting Is To

question 32

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of capital budgeting is to:

• A) Determine the amount of cash and inventory to keep on hand.
• B) Estimate the initial cost of a project.
• C) Distinguish projects that have at least a five-year life from those that don't.
• D) Determine the risk level of a project.
• E) Identify projects that produce cash flows that exceed the cost of the project.

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