Table 24-9 The Table Below Lists the Per Gallon Prices of Gas

question 4

Multiple Choice

Table 24-9
The table below lists the per gallon prices of gas and milk for the months of April, May, and June. Assume that the typical consumer buys 60 gallons of gas and 4 gallons of milk each month, and that April is the base period.
-Refer to Table 24-9. What is the consumer price index for May?

• A)60
• B)132
• C)166
• D)123

Analyze mutually exclusive projects to determine the most beneficial investment.

Apply the concept of cost of capital in project evaluation and financing decisions.

Understand the principles and calculations involved in capital budgeting including NPV, IRR, PI, and payback period.

Ability to rank projects based on profitability index and understanding its implications.

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