Projects a and B Are Mutually Exclusive and Have Normal

question 1

Multiple Choice

Projects A and B are mutually exclusive and have normal cash flows.Project A has an IRR of 15% and B's IRR is 20%.The company's WACC is 12%,and at that rate Project A has the higher NPV.Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The crossover rate for the two projects must be less than 12%.
• B) Assuming the timing pattern of the two projects' cash flows is the same,Project B probably has a higher cost (and larger scale).
• C) Assuming the two projects have the same scale,Project B probably has a faster payback than Project A.
• D) The crossover rate for the two projects must be 12%.
• E) Since B has the higher IRR,then it must also have the higher NPV if the crossover rate is less than the WACC of 12%.