Isaac Has Analyzed Two Mutually Exclusive Projects of Similar Size

question 89

Multiple Choice

Isaac has analyzed two mutually exclusive projects of similar size and has compiled the following information based on his analysis.Both projects have 3- year lives. Isaac has been asked for his best recommendation given this information.His recommendation should be to accept:

• A)both projects.
• B)project B because it has the shortest payback period.
• C)project B and reject project A based on their net present values.
• D)project A and reject project B based on their average accounting returns.
• E)neither project.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profit or loss over a specific period of time.

Balance Sheet

A balance sheet is a financial statement that shows a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, providing insight into its financial health.

Statement of Cash Flows

A financial report that shows the cash inflows and outflows for a business over a specific period, helping to assess its liquidity, solvency, and financial flexibility.

Top Down Plans

Planning approach that begins at the highest level of an organization and cascades down, where objectives, strategies, and plans are decided upon at the top and then implemented in successive layers below.