As Long as the NPV of a Project Declines Smoothly

question 66

Multiple Choice

As long as the NPV of a project declines smoothly with increases in the discount rate,the project is acceptable if its:

• A) internal rate of return is positive.
• B) payback period is greater than one.
• C) rate of return exceeds the cost of capital.
• D) cash inflows equal the initial cost.

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