What is one key advantage of using Net Present Value (NPV) over the payback period?
Calculating Net Present Value for Investment Projects

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It ignores the profitability of the investment.
It combines both the timing and size of cash flows.
It focuses solely on the timing of cash flows.
It only considers the initial investment cost.
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How does NPV help a business in investment appraisal?
By ignoring the timing of cash flows.
By calculating the average annual profit.
By determining the exact payback period.
By assessing the current value of future cash flows.
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What is the investment rule when using NPV?
Invest if NPV is less than zero.
Invest if NPV is greater than zero.
Invest if NPV equals zero.
Invest regardless of NPV value.
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In the example provided, what is the discount rate used for calculating NPV?
5%
3%
12%
10%
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What additional cash flow occurs in the fifth year of the example project?
A tax rebate of 20,000 pounds.
An additional investment of 20,000 pounds.
A sale of equipment for 20,000 pounds.
A reduction in cash flow by 20,000 pounds.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why is Project B preferred over Project A in the comparison example?
Project B has a longer investment period.
Project B has a lower initial cost.
Project B has a higher nominal return.
Project B has a higher NPV due to earlier cash flows.
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What is the discount rate applied to both projects in the comparison example?
5%
10%
15%
12%
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