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AccountingManagerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-MakingAssume that there are two competing projects, A and B. Project A has an NPV of $1,000 and an IRR of 15%. Project B has an NPV of $800 and an IRR of 20%. Which of the following is true? a. Project A should be chosen because it has a higher NPV. b. Project B should be chosen because it has a higher IRR. c. It is not possible to use NPV or IRR to choose between the two projects. d. Neither project should be chosen. e. None of these.

Assume that there are two competing projects, A and B. Project A has an NPV of $1,000 and an IRR of 15%. Project B has an NPV of $800 and an IRR of 20%. Which of the following is true? a. Project A should be chosen because it has a higher NPV. b. Project B should be chosen because it has a higher IRR. c. It is not possible to use NPV or IRR to choose between the two projects. d. Neither project should be chosen. e. None of these.

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Assume that there are two competing projects, A and B. Project A has an NPV of $1,000 and an IRR of 15%. Project B has an NPV of $800 and an IRR of 20%. Which of the following is true?

  1. a. Project A should be chosen because it has a higher NPV.
  2. b. Project B should be chosen because it has a higher IRR.
  3. c. It is not possible to use NPV or IRR to choose between the two projects.
  4. d. Neither project should be chosen.
  5. e. None of these.

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