Based on the probability index rule, should a project with the following cash flows be accepted if the discount rate is 14 percent? Why or why not? Year Cash Flow 0 -$26,200 1 $11,800 2 $0 3 $24,900 A. Yes; The PI is 0.96. B. Yes; The PI is 1.04 C. Yes, The PI is 1.08. D. No; The PI is 0.92 E. No; The PI is 1.04.

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Based on the probability index rule, should a project with the following cash
flows be accepted if the discount rate is 14 percent? Why or why not?
Year Cash Flow
0 -$26,200
1
$11,800
2
$0
3
$24,900
A. Yes; The PI is 0.96.
B. Yes; The PI is 1.04
C. Yes, The PI is 1.08.
D. No; The PI is 0.92
E. No; The PI is 1.04.
Transcribed Image Text:Based on the probability index rule, should a project with the following cash flows be accepted if the discount rate is 14 percent? Why or why not? Year Cash Flow 0 -$26,200 1 $11,800 2 $0 3 $24,900 A. Yes; The PI is 0.96. B. Yes; The PI is 1.04 C. Yes, The PI is 1.08. D. No; The PI is 0.92 E. No; The PI is 1.04.
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