Consider the Following Two Projects: Assume That Projects Alpha

question 64

Multiple Choice

Consider the following two projects: Assume that projects Alpha and Beta are mutually exclusive. The correct investment decision and the best rationale for that decision is to ________.

• A)invest in project Beta, since NPV_Beta > 0
• B)invest in project Alpha, since NPV_Beta < NPV_Alpha
• C)invest in project Beta, since IRR_B > IRR_A
• D)invest in project Beta, since NPV_Beta > NPV_Alpha > 0

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