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    Question

    Which of the following statements about Internal Rate of

    Return (IRR) is incorrect?
    A IRR is the discount rate at which NPV = 0 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Projects with IRR higher than cost of capital are acceptable Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C IRR always gives the same result as NPV Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D IRR assumes reinvestment at the IRR rate Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E IRR may not be unique in non-conventional cash flows Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    IRR and NPV may lead to different decisions especially in mutually exclusive projects or with non-conventional cash flows. NPV is more reliable due to reinvestment at cost of capital assumption.

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