Alternative A ABCDE Initial Investment, Alternative $ -25,000 -35,000 -40,000 -60,000 -75,000 9.6 15.1 13.4 25.4 20.2 Incremental ROR, %, when Compared with Alternative A B C D E 27.3 19.4 35.3 25.0 O 38.5 24.4 46.5 27.3 26.8 If the alternatives are mutually exclusive and the MARR is 15% per year, the alternative to select is
Alternative A ABCDE Initial Investment, Alternative $ -25,000 -35,000 -40,000 -60,000 -75,000 9.6 15.1 13.4 25.4 20.2 Incremental ROR, %, when Compared with Alternative A B C D E 27.3 19.4 35.3 25.0 O 38.5 24.4 46.5 27.3 26.8 If the alternatives are mutually exclusive and the MARR is 15% per year, the alternative to select is
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![**Question 21**
| Alternative | Initial Investment, $ | r*, % | Incremental ROR, %, when Compared with Alternative |
|-------------|------------------------|-------|--------------------------------------------------|
| A | -25,000 | 9.6 | — | 27.3 | 19.4 | 35.3 | 25.0 |
| B | -35,000 | 15.1 | | — | 0 | 38.5 | 24.4 |
| C | -40,000 | 13.4 | | | — | 46.5 | 27.3 |
| D | -60,000 | 25.4 | | | | — | 26.8 |
| E | -75,000 | 20.2 | | | | | — |
If the alternatives are mutually exclusive and the MARR (Minimum Attractive Rate of Return) is 15% per year, the alternative to select is ____________.
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**Explanation:**
The table represents a comparison of different investment alternatives (A, B, C, D, E) based on initial investment, rate of return (r*), and incremental rate of return (ROR) when compared to other alternatives.
- **Initial Investment**: The upfront cost required for each alternative.
- **r***: The expected rate of return for each alternative.
- **Incremental ROR**: The percentage by which the return on one alternative exceeds another, used for comparison.
The solver needs to choose the alternative that maximizes return above the MARR of 15%, while considering potential alternatives may be mutually exclusive, meaning only one can be chosen.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc9aff18a-158c-4667-9ba9-febbe263e579%2F8196aef4-adf3-464a-a5a6-69dd6512321e%2Fahmp9tj_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Question 21**
| Alternative | Initial Investment, $ | r*, % | Incremental ROR, %, when Compared with Alternative |
|-------------|------------------------|-------|--------------------------------------------------|
| A | -25,000 | 9.6 | — | 27.3 | 19.4 | 35.3 | 25.0 |
| B | -35,000 | 15.1 | | — | 0 | 38.5 | 24.4 |
| C | -40,000 | 13.4 | | | — | 46.5 | 27.3 |
| D | -60,000 | 25.4 | | | | — | 26.8 |
| E | -75,000 | 20.2 | | | | | — |
If the alternatives are mutually exclusive and the MARR (Minimum Attractive Rate of Return) is 15% per year, the alternative to select is ____________.
---
**Explanation:**
The table represents a comparison of different investment alternatives (A, B, C, D, E) based on initial investment, rate of return (r*), and incremental rate of return (ROR) when compared to other alternatives.
- **Initial Investment**: The upfront cost required for each alternative.
- **r***: The expected rate of return for each alternative.
- **Incremental ROR**: The percentage by which the return on one alternative exceeds another, used for comparison.
The solver needs to choose the alternative that maximizes return above the MARR of 15%, while considering potential alternatives may be mutually exclusive, meaning only one can be chosen.
![The image displays a series of multiple-choice options with radio buttons for selection. Below are the options listed:
1. Option with a radio button labeled "Either B, D, or E."
2. Option with a radio button labeled "Only B."
3. Option with a radio button labeled "Only D."
4. Option with a radio button labeled "Only E."
There are no graphs or diagrams present in the image.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Fc9aff18a-158c-4667-9ba9-febbe263e579%2F8196aef4-adf3-464a-a5a6-69dd6512321e%2Fegzy7k_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:The image displays a series of multiple-choice options with radio buttons for selection. Below are the options listed:
1. Option with a radio button labeled "Either B, D, or E."
2. Option with a radio button labeled "Only B."
3. Option with a radio button labeled "Only D."
4. Option with a radio button labeled "Only E."
There are no graphs or diagrams present in the image.
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