Projects That Are Calculated as Having Negative NPVs Should Be

question 76

Multiple Choice

Projects that are calculated as having negative NPVs should be:

• A) depreciated over a longer time period.
• B) charged less in overhead costs.
• C) discounted using lower rates.
• D) rejected or abandoned.

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