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1 FINANCE MCQS

The present value of future cash flows is $2,000, and the initial cost is $1,100. The Profitability Index (PI) is ____________?

  • 0.55
  • 1.82
  • 0.55
  • 0.0182
Correct Answer: B. 1.82

Detailed Explanation

The formula for Profitability Index (PI) is:


PI=Present Value of Future Cash FlowsInitial InvestmentPI = \dfrac{\text{Present Value of Future Cash Flows}}{\text{Initial Investment}}PI=Initial InvestmentPresent Value of Future Cash Flows


So,


PI=2,0001,100=1.82PI = \dfrac{2,000}{1,100} = 1.82PI=1,1002,000=1.82


A PI greater than 1 indicates a profitable project.

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