Exam-style Questions

By The GroLearning Team, 22 April, 2026

1. a) What is meant by Net Present Value in relation to investment appraisal?

b) The following are net cashflows from three projects, A, B and C, which have an initial investment of £40,000:

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Using investment appraisal methods with which you are familiar, state which of the projects above you would recommend.

Give reason for your answer.

(Marks available: 10)

Answer

Answer outline and marking scheme for question: 1

Give yourself marks for mentioning any of the points below:

a) Net present value is the present value of future income from an investment project, less the cost.

(5 marks)

b) Payback method. B is fastest.

Return on investment. A is best.

NPV. B is best

B is the best choice.

(5 marks)

(Marks available: 10)