Hard Rationing Is Defined as the Situation That Exists When

question 20

Multiple Choice

Hard rationing is defined as the situation that exists when a company:

• A) Has no projects with positive net present values.
• B) Has more projects with positive net present values than it wishes to fund.
• C) Cannot raise capital for new projects under any circumstances.
• D) Allocates certain funds to each business unit for capital budgeting.
• E) Has two mutually exclusive projects with the same internal rate of return.

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