What Is the Benefit-Cost Ratio for an Investment with the Following

question 1

Multiple Choice

What is the benefit-cost ratio for an investment with the following cash flows at a 14.5 percent required return?

• A) 0.94
• B) 0.98
• C) 1.02
• D) 1.06
• E) 1.11
• F) None of the above.

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