The Net Present Value

question 18

Multiple Choice

The net present value:

• A)decreases as the required rate of return increases.
• B)is equal to the initial investment when the internal rate of return is equal to the required return.
• C)method of analysis cannot be applied to mutually exclusive projects.
• D)is directly related to the discount rate.
• E)is unaffected by the timing of an investment's cash flows.

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Definitions:

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