The net present value (NPV) capital budgeting decision method: can be directly compared between alternatives incorporates the time value of money in the calculations is based on accounting net income indicates an acceptable capital pro

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1. The net present value (NPV) capital budgeting decision method:

can be directly compared between alternatives

incorporates the time value of money in the calculations

is based on accounting net income

indicates an acceptable capital project with a negative value

 

 

2. On a capital project, a net present value of ($250):

indicates the capital project s rate of return exceeds the company s cost of capital

for one project is considered superior to another project with a net present value of $500

indicates the internal rate of return would be unacceptable

indicates cash outflows total $250 for the capital project

 

 

3. A 13% internal rate of return (IRR) on a capital project indicates all of the following except:

the actual rate of return of all cash inflows and outflows

that a 13% discount rate will result in the calculation of a net present value of zero

a better indication of acceptable capital projects when there is limited capital than the net present value method

an acceptable capital project if the cost of capital is 14%

 

 

4. Which of the following indicates an unacceptable capital project

The internal rate of return exceeds the cost of capital.

The net present value of a project is 10.

The profitability index of a project is 0.97.

The accounting rate of return exceeds the target rate of return.

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