When the NPV and IRR Rules Produce Conflicting Investment Decisions

question 16

Multiple Choice

When the NPV and IRR rules produce conflicting investment decisions, then the:

• A)NPV rule is superior.
• B)IRR rule is superior.
• C)firm should be indifferent between the IRR rule and NPV rule.
• D)payback period rule should be used.
• E)a and d

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