Question
A firm evaluating two mutually exclusive projects uses
NPV and IRR. Project A has higher NPV but lower IRR than Project B. Which project should be selected and why?Solution
NPV directly measures value addition. For mutually exclusive projects, higher NPV is preferred even if IRR is lower.
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