Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Profitability Index

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the profitability index?

• A) It does not use the net present value (NPV) to assess benefits.
• B) It is very simple to compute.
• C) Attention must be taken when using it to make sure that all of the constrained resource is utilized.
• D) It is unreliable when used for choosing between different projects.

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Definitions:

Stock Prices

The cost at which a share of a company can be bought or sold on the stock market.

Dividends

Money paid out to shareholders by a corporation, usually as a share of profits.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company keeps or reinvests, rather than distributing to stockholders as dividends.

New Stock

Issuance of additional shares by a company to raise capital, which can dilute existing shareholders' ownership percentage.