Cooper Industries Is Considering a Project That Would Require an Initial

question 39

Multiple Choice

Cooper Industries is considering a project that would require an initial investment of $101,000.The project would result in cost savings of $62,000 in year 1 and $70,000 in year two.The internal rate of return is

• A) between 16% and 17%.
• B) between 18% and 20%.
• C) under 15%.
• D) none of these.

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