Your selection committee (Y) can choose only one of the following projects: Project A's original investment is $1 million, and the payback period is 18 months. Project B's original investment is $1.4 million, and the payback period is 18 months. Project C's original investment is $1.8 million, and the payback period is 18 months. Which project should the committee choose?

Your selection committee (Y) can choose only one of the following projects: Project A's original investment is $1 million, and the payback period is 18 months. Project B's original investment is $1.4 million, and the payback period is 18 months. Project C's original investment is $1.8 million, and the payback period is 18 months. Which project should the committee choose?

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Chapter12: Capital Budgeting: Decision Criteria

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