Three Different Models of Automobiles (A, B, and C) Were

question 5

Essay

Three different models of automobiles (A, B, and C) were compared for gasoline consumption. For each model of car, fifteen cars were randomly selected and subjected to standard driving procedures. The average miles/gallon obtained for each model of car and sample standard deviations are shown below. $$\begin{array}{l}&\text { Car } A & \text { Car B } & \text { Car C } \\\text { Average miles per gallon }&42 & 49 & 44 \\\text { Sample standard deviation }&4 & 5 & 3\end{array}$$ Use the above data and test to see if the mean gasoline consumption for all three models of cars is the same. Let α = .05.
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Understand the concept of internal rate of return (IRR) and its role in capital budgeting decisions, including the relationship with a firm's required return.

Grasp the limitations and advantages of the IRR method, especially in the context of independent vs. mutually exclusive projects.

Identify situations where NPV and IRR methods can lead to different investment decisions and understand the reasons behind these differences.

Understand the concept of profitability index and its calculation in relation to IRR and discount rates.

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