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Chapter 26, Problem 21QS
a.
To determine
Concept Introduction:
The project that should be accepted based on IRR.
b.
To determine
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Internal
The better investment if only one project is to be selected.
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Lopez Company is considering three alternative investment projects below:
Project 1
5.2 years
$ 26,700
Project 2
5.7 Years
$ 33,700
14.2%
13.1%
Payback period
Net present value
Internal rate of return
a. Payback period
b. Net present value
c. Internal rate of return.
Which project is preferred if management makes its decision based on (a) payback period, (b) net
present value, and (c) internal rate of return?
Preferred Investment
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4.9 Years
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$19,700
12.5%
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Porter Company is analyzing two potential Investments.
Project X
$ 97,090
Initial investment
Net cash flow:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Multiple Choice
If the company is using the payback period method, and it requires a payback of three years or less, which
project(s) should be selected?
O
32,500
32,500
32,500
0
Both X and Y are acceptable projects.
O Project Y.
Project Y
$ 77,000
Project Y because it has a lower Initial Investment.
Project X
5,700
34,500
34,500
25,000
Neither X nor Y is an acceptable project.
Chapter 26 Solutions
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