Multiple Choice
Without using formulas, provide a definition of discounted payback period.
A) A project analysis tool that measures the acceptability of a project by determining the length of time required for an investment's discounted cash flows to equal its initial cost.
B) A project analysis tool that measures the acceptability of a project through the difference between a project's initial investment and whether the present value of its cash flow will
Repay the investment.
C) A project analysis tool that measures the acceptability of a project by determining the amount of profit that can be expected based on an investment made.
D) A project analysis tool that determines the amount of time required for an investment to generate cash flows to recover its initial cost.
E) A ranking method used to assess projects. PI greater than 1 signify positive NPV projects, while PI less than 1 signify negative NPV projects.
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