In Terms of Evaluating Mutually Exclusive Projects, the Internal Rate

question 135

Multiple Choice

In terms of evaluating mutually exclusive projects, the internal rate of return (IRR) method may mistakenly favor investment proposals with:

• A) Short useful lives.
• B) Long useful lives.
• C) Moderate cash flow returns.
• D) Large residual values.
• E) Large initial investment.

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