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To determine: IRR of each investment.
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To determine: The
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The difference between the present value of
c)
To discuss: The best property to be chosen by K Company.
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To discuss: The reason why profitability index cannot be used in K Company’s budget of $12,000,000 instead and properties that can be used under this scenario.
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