Two Projects Being Considered Are Mutually Exclusive and Have the Following

question 21

Multiple Choice

Two projects being considered are mutually exclusive and have the following cash flows: If the required rate of return on these projects is 10 percent, which would be chosen and why?

• A) Project B because of higher NPV.
• B) Project B because of higher IRR.
• C) Project A because of higher NPV.
• D) Project A because of higher IRR.
• E) Neither, because both have IRRs less than the cost of capital.

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