A Firm Is Evaluating Two Independent Projects Utilizing the Internal

Multiple Choice

A firm is evaluating two independent projects utilizing the internal rate of return technique. Project X has an initial investment of $80,000 and cash inflows at the end of each of the next five years of $25,000. Project Z has a initial investment of $120,000 and cash inflows at the end of each of the next four years of $40,000. The firm should

A) accept both if the cost of capital is at most 15 percent.
B) accept only Z if the cost of capital is at most 15 percent.
C) accept only X if the cost of capital is at most 15 percent.
D) none of the above