The IRR of normal Project X is greater than the IRR of normal Project Y, and both IRRs are greater than zero.Also, the NPV of X is greater than the NPV of Y at the cost of capital.If the two projects are mutually exclusive, Project X should definitely be selected, and the investment made, provided we have confidence in the data.Put another way, it is impossible to draw NPV profiles that would suggest not accepting Project X.

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Project X may have a negative NPV if r > IRR.the NPV profile line crosses the horizontal axis, and the NPV at the cost of capital is in the lower right quadrantrue. 11ea1b84_8bad_fd89_a54a_110ffc3bc861_TB3581_00

The IRR of Normal Project X Is Greater Than the IRR