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Chapter 7.5, Problem 1CC
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To explain: Why ranking projects according to NPV is not optimal when it is evaluated with different resource requirements.

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NPV helps to make capital budget decisions. It would choose an alternative or an investment to increase the value of an enterprise. Using NPV, the net benefit of an organization can be calculated by subtracting the present value of cash outflows from cash inflows.

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