Two Projects Being Considered by a Firm Are Mutually Exclusive

question 82

Multiple Choice

Two projects being considered by a firm are mutually exclusive and have the following projected cash flows:

Which project(s) should be accepted?

• A) A, because it has a shorter payback period.
• B) B, because it has a higher IRR.
• C) Indifferent, because the projects have equal IRRs.
• D) Include both in the capital budget, since the sum of the cash inflows exceeds the initial investment in both cases.
• E) Choose neither, since their NPVs are negative.

Differentiate between the types of cash flow activities and identify the transactions that belong to each.

Grasp the concept of the direct method in preparing the statement of cash flows and identify components of operating activities.

Gain skills in interpreting financial accounting data to make business decisions.

Understand the differences in accounting for dividends received under different investment models.

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