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Question
You are comparing two mutually exclusive projects. The crossover point is 12.3 percent. You have determined that you should accept project A if the required return is 13.1 percent. This implies you should:
A) always accept Project A.
B) be indifferent to the projects at any discount rate above 13.1 percent.
C) always accept Project A if the required return exceeds the crossover rate.
D) accept Project B only when the required return is equal to the crossover rate.
E) accept Project B if the required return is less than 13.1 percent.
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