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Transcribed Image Text:The company is considering two projects. The initial investment in the Project A and B
are $50,000 and $60,000 respectively. The Project A will generate annual cash flows of
$26,000 for four years and the Project B will generate annual cash flows of $30,000 for
four years. What must be the required rate of return, so that the company will be
indifferent between these two projects?
(A) The required rate of return must be 21.86%.
(B) The required rate of return must be 37.42%.
(C) The required rate of return must be 34.90%.
(D) The required rate of return must be 31.39%.
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