Joe and Rich Are Both Considering Investing in a Project

question 6

Multiple Choice

Joe and Rich are both considering investing in a project with the following cash flows. Joe is content earning a 9 percent return but Rich desires a return of 16 percent. Who, if either, should accept this project?

• A) Joe, but not Rich
• B) Rich, but not Joe
• C) neither Joe nor Rich
• D) both Joe and Rich
• E) Joe, and possibly Rich, who will be neutral on this decision as his net present value will equal zero

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