Which of the Following Statements Is Most Likely to Be

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most likely to be correct for a project in which the NPV is negative when based on the inflows from net income?

• A)NPV may turn positive after adjusting for depreciation expense.
• B)NPV should be calculated with pretax cash flows.
• C)NPV has probably been overestimated.
• D)The project should be rejected or abandoned.

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