FUNDAMENTALS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781260013962
Author: BREALEY
Publisher: RENT MCG
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Chapter 8, Problem 1QP
IRR/NPV. If the opportunity cost of capital is 11%. Which of these projects is worth pursuing?
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Summary Introduction
To find: The project that is worth pursuing if the opportunity cost of capital is 11%.
Explanation of Solution
Computation of the project that is worth continuing:
Thus both the projects are worth pursuing as they are with a positive net present value.
Excel calculations:
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