An investment with an initial outlay of R500 000 generates five successive annual cash inflows of R75 000, R190 000, R40 000, R150 000 and R180 000 respectively. The internal rate of return (IRR) is [1] 7,78%. [2] 27,0%. [3] 9,48%. [4] 21,3%. [5] none of the above. Question 2 You must choose between two investments, X and Y . The profitability index (PI), net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) of the two investments are as follows: Criteria Investment X Investment Y NPV R44 000 −R22 000 PI 1,945 0,071 IRR 16,00% 8,04% Which investment(s) should you choose, taking all the above criteria into consideration, if the cost of capital is equal to 12% per year? [1] X [2] Y [3] Both X and Y [4] Neither X nor Y [5] Too little information to make a decision 17 DSC1630
An investment with an initial outlay of R500 000 generates five
successive annual cash inflows of R75 000, R190 000, R40 000, R150 000
and R180 000 respectively. The internal rate of return (IRR) is [1]
7,78%. [2] 27,0%. [3] 9,48%. [4] 21,3%. [5] none of the above.
Question 2 You must choose between two investments, X and Y . The
profitability index (PI), net present value (NPV) and internal rate of
return (IRR) of the two investments are as follows: Criteria
Investment X Investment Y NPV R44 000 −R22 000 PI 1,945 0,071 IRR
16,00% 8,04% Which investment(s) should you choose, taking all the
above criteria into consideration, if the cost of capital is equal to
12% per year? [1] X [2] Y [3] Both X and Y [4] Neither X nor Y [5] Too
little information to make a decision 17 DSC1630


