When the Amount Invested Differs Substantially Across Projects, NPV Is

question 18

Essay

When the amount invested differs substantially across projects, NPV is of limited value for comparison purposes. You have evaluated three projects of substantially different investment amounts using the net present value (NPV) method. How would you decide which one of the projects to select?

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