Evaluating investment opportunities using methods like net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and payback period.
Capital Budgeting Techniques 1. Net Present Value (NPV) Calculates the present value of future cash flows minus the initial investment. Decision Rule: Accept if NPV is positive; the higher the NPV, the better. 2. Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Determines the discount rate that makes the present value of cash inflows equal to the initial investment. Decision Rule: Accept if IRR is greater than th...…
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