The IRR of Normal Project X Is Greater Than the IRR

question 47

True/False

The IRR of normal Project X is greater than the IRR of normal Project Y, and both IRRs are greater than zero.Also, the NPV of X is greater than the NPV of Y at the cost of capital.If the two projects are mutually exclusive, Project X should definitely be selected, and the investment made, provided we have confidence in the data.Put another way, it is impossible to draw NPV profiles that would suggest not accepting Project X.

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Definitions:

Marginal Product

The increase in output resulting from an additional unit of input, while keeping other inputs constant.

Total Product

The total quantity of output produced by a firm for a given quantity of inputs.

Maximize Profit

The strategy or process aimed at achieving the highest possible profit from business activities, considering revenues and expenses.

Marginal Productivity

A measure of the extra amount of output that is produced when a unit of input (like labor or capital) is added, with all other inputs held constant.