You Are Considering the Following Two Mutually Exclusive Projects

question 64

Multiple Choice

You are considering the following two mutually exclusive projects. Both projects will be depreciated using straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the life of the project. Neither project has any salvage value. Required rate of return 10% 13%
Required payback period 2.0 years 2.0 years
Based upon the payback period and the information provided in the problem,you should:

• A) accept both project A and project B.
• B) reject both project A and project B.
• C) accept project A and reject project B.
• D) accept project B and reject project A.
• E) require that management extend the payback period for project A since it has a higher initial cost.

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Definitions:

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