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4) If the
5) If a firm uses a single cutoff period for all projects, it is likely to accept too many short-lived projects.” True or false?
6)If the firm uses the discounted-payback rule, will it accept any negative-NPV projects? Will it turn down any positive NPV projects?

Transcribed Image Text:This table displays the cash flows for three different projects (A, B, and C) over five periods, denoted as \( C_0 \) through \( C_4 \). The amounts are shown in dollars.
- **Project A:**
- \( C_0 \): \(-5,000\)
- \( C_1 \): \(+1,000\)
- \( C_2 \): \(+1,000\)
- \( C_3 \): \(+3,000\)
- \( C_4 \): \(0\)
- **Project B:**
- \( C_0 \): \(-1,000\)
- \( C_1 \): \(0\)
- \( C_2 \): \(+1,000\)
- \( C_3 \): \(+2,000\)
- \( C_4 \): \(+3,000\)
- **Project C:**
- \( C_0 \): \(-5,000\)
- \( C_1 \): \(+1,000\)
- \( C_2 \): \(+1,000\)
- \( C_3 \): \(+3,000\)
- \( C_4 \): \(+5,000\)
The table helps compare the initial investment and expected cash inflows for each project over the specified periods.
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