Which Rate-Based Decision Statistic Measures the Excess Return (The Amount

question 116

Multiple Choice

Which rate-based decision statistic measures the excess return (the amount above and beyond the cost of capital for a project) , rather than the gross return?

• A) Internal rate of return (IRR)
• B) Modified internal rate of return (MIRR)
• C) Profitability index (PI)
• D) Net present value (NPV)

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