CNCT ACC CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781264604081
Author: Ross
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 5, Problem 3CQ
Comparing Investment Criteria Define each of the following investment rules and discuss any potential shortcomings of each. In your definition, state the criterion for accepting or rejecting independent projects under each rule.
- a. Payback period.
- b.
Internal rate of return . - c. Profitability index.
- d.
Net present value .
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