The management of Keno Corporation is considering three investment projects-B, C, and D. Project B would require an investment of $15,000, Project C of $50,000, and Project D of $89,000.The present value of the cash in project inflows would be $16,350 for Project B,middot$56,500 for Project C, and $96,120 for Project D. The profitability index of investment project C is closest to: 0.13 1.13 0.12 0.87
Expert Answer
Answer: PI of Project C = 1.13 | ||||||
Calculation: | ||||||
Profitability index is given by the formula = PV of cash inflows/Initial investment (PV of cash outflows) | ||||||
PI for Project C = 56500/50000 = | 1.13 |