Project a Has Cash Flows of -$74,900, $18,400, $26,300, and $57,100

question 78

Multiple Choice

Project A has cash flows of -$74,900, $18,400, $26,300, and $57,100 for Years 0 to 3, respectively. Project B has cash flows of -$79,000, $18,400, $22,700, and $51,500 for Years 0 to 3, respectively. Both projects are independent, have multiple noncash expenses, and use straight-line depreciation to a zero balance over the project's life. Neither project has any salvage value. Both projects have a required accounting return of 11.5 percent. Should you accept or reject these projects based on the average accounting return?

• A) Accept Project A and reject Project B
• B) Reject Project A and accept Project B
• C) Accept both projects
• D) Reject both projects
• E) The AAR cannot be computed.

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