When Comparing Several Investments with the Same Initial Outlay, the Decision

question 95

Multiple Choice

When comparing several investments with the same initial outlay, the decision should be made on the basis of which of the following?

• A) Which project has the most total cash flows
• B) Which project has the shortest payback
• C) Which project has the highest NPV
• D) Which project is completed first

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