-You Are Considering the Following Two Mutually Exclusive Projects

question 101

Multiple Choice

-You are considering the following two mutually exclusive projects.Both projects will be depreciated using straight-line depreciation to a zero book value over the life of the project.Neither project has any salvage value.
Should you accept or reject these projects based on the profitability index?

• A) accept Project A and reject Project B
• B) reject Project A and accept Project B
• C) accept both Projects A and B
• D) reject both Projects A and B
• E) You cannot make this decision based on the profitability index.

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