Question

Net present value: Select one: is the best method of analyzing mutually exclusive projects. is less useful than the internal rate of return when comparing different-sized projects. s the easiest method of evaluation for nonfinancial managers. is the easiest method of evaluation for nonfinancial managers. cannot be applied when comparing mutually exclusive projects. is very similar in its methodology to the average accounting return.

Answer 1

is the best method of analyzing mutually exclusive projects

Step-by-step explanation:

Net present value is the present value of after-tax cash flows from an investment less the amount invested.

Only projects with a positive NPV should be accepted. A project with a negative NPV should not be chosen because it isn't profitable.

When choosing between positive NPV projects, choose the project with the highest NPV first because it is the most profitable.

Internal rate of return is the discount rate that equates the after-tax cash flows from an investment to the amount invested

Accounting rate of return = Average net income / Average book value

Average book value = (cost of equipment - salvage value) / 2

NPV is more preferred to IRR for projects with multiple negative cash flows during the project live .