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AMaximising accounting profit
BShareholder wealth maximisation
CMaximising sales volume
DMinimising the tax bill
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Shareholder wealth maximisation
NPV measures value added in present terms, which matches the aim of creating the greatest wealth for owners.
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