alleryStart learning →A profitability index below one means the project's PV is what?
AEqual to the project NPV
BLess than the initial outlay
CMore than the initial outlay
DEqual to the payback period
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Less than the initial outlay
A PI under one means discounted inflows fall short of the outlay, so the project destroys value.
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