Joe and Rich Are Both Considering Investing in a Project

question 17

Multiple Choice

Joe and Rich are both considering investing in a project that costs $25,500 and is expected to produce cash inflows of $15,800 in Year 1 and $15,300 in Year 2.Joe has a required return of 8.5 percent but Rich demands a return of 12.5 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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