alleryStart learning →Why is NPV on after-interest cash flows wrong?
AIgnores working capital
BDouble counts time value
COverstates depreciation
DUnderstates tax payable
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Double counts time value
Discounting already charges for the time value of money, so deducting interest from the flows counts it twice.
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