The IRR rule tells managers to invest if a project's IRR is greater than the cost of capital. If Acme Oscillators' cost of capital is 8%, should the company accept or reject this investment? (Select the best answer below.)
A. The IRR rule says that the firm should accept the investment if the IRR is less the cost of capital. However, in cases with multiple IRRs, one IRR may be greater than the cost of capital, while another is lower. In such a situation, it is not clear whether to accept or reject the project.
B. The IRR rule says that the firm should accept the investment if the IRR exceeds the cost of capital. However, in cases with multiple IRRs, one IRR may be greater than the cost of capital, while another is lower. In such a situation, it is not clear whether to accept or reject the project.
C. The IRR rule says that the firm should accept the investment if the IRR exceeds the cost of capital. However, in cases with multiple IRRs, one IRR may be greater than the cost of capital, while another is lower. In such a situation, the project should always be accepted.
D. The IRR rule says that the firm should accept the investment if the IRR exceeds the NPV. However, in cases with multiple IRRs, one IRR may be greater than the cost of capital, while another is lower. In such a situation, the project should be accepted if the NPV is greater than 0.