Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT? Assume That the Project

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT? Assume that the project being considered has normal cash flows,with one outflow followed by a series of inflows.

• A) If Project A has a higher IRR than Project B,then Project A must have the lower NPV.
• B) If Project A has a higher IRR than Project B,then Project A must also have a higher NPV.
• C) The IRR calculation implicitly assumes that all cash flows are reinvested at the WACC.
• D) The IRR calculation implicitly assumes that cash flows are withdrawn from the business rather than being reinvested in the business.
• E) If a project has normal cash flows and its IRR exceeds its WACC,then the project's NPV must be positive.

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Definitions:

Overhead Efficiency

Measures how well a company or organization utilizes its overhead expenses to produce goods or provide services.

Fixed Overhead Budget

A plan that outlines the expected fixed costs of operating a business or manufacturing a product, which do not change with production volume or sales levels.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

An estimated rate used to allocate manufacturing overhead costs to products or job orders, based on a chosen activity base such as direct labor hours.

Variable Component

A part of a cost or expense that varies directly with the level of output or activity.