Which Mutually Exclusive Project Would You Select,if Both Are Priced

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which mutually exclusive project would you select,if both are priced at $1,000 and your required return is 15%: Project A with three annual cash flows of $1,000; or Project B,with 3 years of zero cash flow followed by 3 years of $1,500 annually?

• A) Project A
• B) Project B
• C) You are indifferent since the NPVs are equal.
• D) Neither project should be selected.

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Definitions:

Conversion Cost

The combination of direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs incurred to convert raw materials into finished goods.

Process Costing

A cost accounting method used for homogenous products that are produced in a continuous flow, involving computing the cost per unit by dividing total costs by the units produced.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that calculates the cost of goods sold based on the average cost of all items available for sale during the period.

Cost Reconciliation

Cost reconciliation is the process of analyzing and adjusting the differences between the actual costs incurred and the standard or budgeted costs to understand variances in manufacturing or production activities.