Collins Company Is Considering the Purchase of a New Machine

question 6

Multiple Choice

Collins Company is considering the purchase of a new machine. The initial investment in the machine was $39,000 and the present value of net cash inflows is $45,500. The profitability index is:

• A) 7.00
• B) 6.00
• C) 1.17
• D) 0.86

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