Managerial Accounting, Loose-leaf Version
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ISBN: 9781337270717
Author: WARREN, Carl S.; Reeve, James M.; Duchac, Jonathan
Publisher: South-Western College Pub
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Chapter 11, Problem 3PA
Continental Railroad Company is evaluating three capital investment proposals by using the net present value method. Relevant data related to the proposals are summarized as follows:
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- 1. Assuming that the desired
rate of return is 20%, prepare a net present value analysis for each proposal. Use the present value table appearing in Exhibit 2 of this chapter. - 2. Determine a present value index for each proposal. (Round to two decimal places.)
- 3. Which proposal offers the largest amount of present value per dollar of investment? Explain.
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