When Graphing NPV at Different Discount Rates for Mutually Exclusive

question 18

Multiple Choice

When graphing NPV at different discount rates for mutually exclusive projects,the project with the lower IRR should be selected whenever:

• A) the rate corresponding to the crossover NPV exceeds the opportunity cost of capital.
• B) the rate corresponding to the crossover NPV is less than the opportunity cost of capital.
• C) that IRR exceeds the opportunity cost of capital.
• D)the NPV is negative when discounted at the IRR.

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