The profitability index is the PV of future cash flows divided by what?
AThe initial investment
BThe annual depreciation
CThe net profit earned
DThe total assets held
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The initial investment
PI is the ratio of the present value of future cash flows to the initial investment.
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