Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If two projects are mutually exclusive, then they are likely to have multiple IRRs.
• B) If a project is independent, then it cannot have multiple IRRs.
• C) Multiple IRRs can occur only if the signs of the cash flows change more than once.
• D) If a project has two IRRs, then the smaller one is the one that is most relevant, and it should be accepted and relied upon.
• E) For a project to have more than one IRR, then both IRRs must be greater than the cost of capital.

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Definitions:

Automated Equipment

Machinery that operates with minimal human intervention, often using computer control systems to perform tasks more efficiently.

Attractive Investment

An investment proposition that is deemed desirable due to its potential for significant returns or other beneficial outcomes.

Discount Rate

The rate of interest applied to calculate the present value of future cash flows.

Net Present Value

A method used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time.