Copper Creations Is Evaluating a Project That Would Require an Initial

question 16

Multiple Choice

Copper Creations is evaluating a project that would require an initial investment of $36,000.The present value of the net cash inflows associated with this project would be $43,920.The profitability index for this project would be closest to:

• A)0.22.
• B)0.82.
• C)1.22.
• D)4.55.

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