{"id":2496,"date":"2021-07-14T11:29:45","date_gmt":"2021-07-14T16:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/?p=2496"},"modified":"2025-05-29T15:21:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T20:21:26","slug":"internal-rate-of-return","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR) for the PMP\u00ae Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Every project decision represents a financial crossroads. When executives ask <strong>&#8220;Should we invest in this project?&#8221;<\/strong> they&#8217;re really asking <strong>&#8220;Will this generate better returns than our alternatives?&#8221;<\/strong> This is where Internal Rate of Return (IRR) becomes your most powerful weapon in project selection. IRR represents the discount rate at which a project&#8217;s net present value equals zero\u2014essentially the break-even point where cash inflows match outflows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For future project managers, mastering IRR isn&#8217;t just about passing the PMP\u00ae exam; it&#8217;s about speaking the language of executive decision-making and positioning your projects for approval. As a core capital budgeting technique tested on the PMI&#8217;s PMP\u00ae certification, IRR helps you translate project value into the financial metrics that matter most to stakeholders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding how to calculate and interpret IRR transforms you from someone who manages tasks into someone who drives strategic business decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>On this page:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#definition\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Defined<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#irr-and-npv\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Net Present Value (NPV)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#irr-formula\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Formula<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#irr-and-project-management\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Key Points for Project Management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#irr-example\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Example<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#meaning\">What does this mean for the project?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#good-vs-bad-irr\">What is a \u201cgood\u201d IRR and what is a \u201cbad\u201d IRR?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#pros-and-cons\">Pros and Cons of IRR<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#irr-and-pmp-exam\">IRR and the PMP\u00ae Certification Exam<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/resources\/blog\/internal-rate-of-return\/#example-pmp-exam-questions\">Example PMP\u00ae Certification Exam Questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/21103157\/PMP-Formula-Cheat-Sheet-809x1024.png\" alt=\"PMP Formula Cheat Sheet\" class=\"wp-image-4712\" width=\"296\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/21103157\/PMP-Formula-Cheat-Sheet-809x1024.png 809w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/21103157\/PMP-Formula-Cheat-Sheet-237x300.png 237w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/21103157\/PMP-Formula-Cheat-Sheet-768x972.png 768w, https:\/\/e360-media.s3.amazonaws.com\/2022\/01\/21103157\/PMP-Formula-Cheat-Sheet.png 1010w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 296px) 100vw, 296px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div style=\"height:48px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>PMP\u00ae Exam Formula Cheat Shee<\/strong>t<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-14690051-2796-4b03-bcb7-95d54bd01fcd\"><em><em>Learn how to successfully use project management formulas after reading this cheat shee<\/em>t.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\t\thbspt.enqueueForm({\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tportalId: 3294842,\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tformId: \"730482d7-eef5-49c7-aa16-898785e241ee\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttarget: \"#hbspt-form-1777474948000-2532886628\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tregion: \"na1\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t});\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hbspt-form\" id=\"hbspt-form-1777474948000-2532886628\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:10%\">\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"definition\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Defined<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the PMBOK\u00ae Guide&#8217;s online lexicon not explicitly defining &#8220;IRR formula&#8221; or &#8220;Internal Rate of Return,&#8221; this critical financial concept frequently appears on PMP\u00ae exam questions\u2014catching many project managers off guard. The reason? IRR is fundamental to how organizations actually select and prioritize projects in the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Internal Rate of Return (IRR)?<\/strong> <em>The discount rate at which a project&#8217;s cash inflows equal cash outflows, excluding external economic factors<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IRR differs fundamentally from Return on Investment (ROI). While ROI measures total percentage return over a project&#8217;s lifetime, IRR calculates the annualized growth rate, showing how quickly your investment compounds. When executives choose a project with 18% IRR over one with higher total ROI but only 14% IRR, they&#8217;re prioritizing faster returns over larger total gains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The &#8220;internal&#8221; designation excludes external economic factors like inflation rates, market conditions, or company-wide discount rates. This isolation allows for pure project-to-project comparisons based solely on each initiative&#8217;s inherent cash flow patterns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mathematically, IRR is determined by finding the discount rate that makes Net Present Value (NPV) equal zero\u2014essentially solving for the rate &#8216;r&#8217; where discounted cash inflows equal the initial investment. This requires iterative calculations or financial software, but understanding the concept enables project managers to communicate project value in the financial terms executives prioritize for decision-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"irr-and-npv\">PMP\u00ae Formulas: Internal Rate of Return (IRR) and Net Present Value (NPV)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>IRR and NPV work together as complementary financial tools. Here&#8217;s how they connect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Internal Rate of Return (IRR) <\/strong>is the specific discount rate that makes a project&#8217;s NPV equal zero<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Net Present Value (NPV)<\/strong> measures the total present value of all project cash flows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IRR<\/strong> represents the break-even rate where future cash flows exactly match the initial investment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is Net Present Value (NPV)?<\/strong> <em>The difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>NPV helps business leaders, financial professionals, and project managers determine whether a projected investment will create or destroy value. A positive NPV indicates the project will generate more cash than it costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IRR Example:<\/strong> An investor commits $100,000 to a project expected to generate $35,000 annually for three years. The IRR is the discount rate that makes the present value of those three $35,000 payments equal exactly $100,000. This rate represents the project&#8217;s annualized return regardless of the investment timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IRR provides a standardized percentage that executives can easily compare across different projects, making it an essential metric for capital budgeting and project selection decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"irr-formula\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two formulas for calculating the internal rate of return \u2013 do not be daunted by the size of them! There are tools and software, such as Microsoft Excel, for calculating the internal rate of return. However, it is critical to know what data to submit into the tool to generate a useable calculation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Formula 1: Standard NPV-Based IRR Formula<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common formula sets Net Present Value (NPV) equal to zero and solves for the IRR:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>0 = CF\u2080 + CF\u2081\/(1+IRR)\u00b9 + CF\u2082\/(1+IRR)\u00b2 + CF\u2083\/(1+IRR)\u00b3 + &#8230; + CF\u2099\/(1+IRR)\u207f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>n<\/strong> = Time period (1, 2, 3, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CF\u2080<\/strong> = Initial investment (negative value)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CF\u2081, CF\u2082, CF\u2083&#8230;CF\u2099<\/strong> = Cash flows for each period<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IRR<\/strong> = Internal Rate of Return (what we&#8217;re solving for)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Formula 2: Future Value\/Present Value IRR Formula<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For simpler calculations with a single future value, IRR can be calculated as: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wallstreetprep.com\/knowledge\/irr-internal-rate-of-return\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) | Formula + Calculator<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IRR = (FV\/PV)^(1\/n) &#8211; 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>FV<\/strong> = Future Value (final cash flow)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>PV<\/strong> = Present Value (initial investment, as positive number)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>n<\/strong> = Number of periods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IRR<\/strong> = Internal Rate of Return<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The first formula is used for complex cash flows with multiple periods, while the second works for investments with a single initial outlay and single final return. Project managers should be familiar with the IRR formula so that even if software is used for the calculation, stakeholder questions about the method can be addressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"irr-and-project-management\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Key Points for Project Management<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The IRR is most used in pre-project and project selection for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectengineer.net\/what-is-the-internal-rate-of-return\/\">project feasibility studies or in planning studies for large projects<\/a>. Understanding how IRR relates to project management will help understand PMP\u00ae exam questions and in practicing project management. Consider these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectengineer.net\/what-is-the-internal-rate-of-return\/\">points from Project Engineer<\/a> saying that the IRR of a project is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the expected growth rate of a project investment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the discount that results in an NPV of zero.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>being higher indicates a more desirable project.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>calculated via iterative methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>one metric of several used collectively to justify investing in a project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The internal rate of return for a large project typically involves a company creating an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.projectengineer.net\/what-is-the-internal-rate-of-return\/\">initial large investment, followed by a steady stream of smaller returns back to the company.<\/a> IRR, along with ROI and NPV, are tools for measuring the performance of a project investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"irr-example\">Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A manufacturing company is evaluating a new equipment purchase that will improve production efficiency over three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Business Scenario<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial equipment cost: $50,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expected cash flows:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Year 1: $20,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Year 2: $25,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Year 3: $18,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Company&#8217;s required rate of return: 12%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Set up the IRR equation using Formula 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>0 = CF\u2080 + CF\u2081\/(1+IRR)\u00b9 + CF\u2082\/(1+IRR)\u00b2 + CF\u2083\/(1+IRR)\u00b3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plugging in our values:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>0 = -50,000 + 20,000\/(1+IRR)\u00b9 + 25,000\/(1+IRR)\u00b2 + 18,000\/(1+IRR)\u00b3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Solve for IRR through trial and error<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Let&#8217;s try 15%<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0 = -50,000 + 20,000\/1.15 + 25,000\/(1.15)\u00b2 + 18,000\/(1.15)\u00b3 0 = -50,000 + 17,391 + 18,917 + 11,834 = -1,858<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Too high. Let&#8217;s try 12%<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0 = -50,000 + 20,000\/1.12 + 25,000\/(1.12)\u00b2 + 18,000\/(1.12)\u00b3 0 = -50,000 + 17,857 + 19,929 + 12,804 = +590<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Too low. Let&#8217;s try 13%<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>0 = -50,000 + 20,000\/1.13 + 25,000\/(1.13)\u00b2 + 18,000\/(1.13)\u00b3 0 = -50,000 + 17,699 + 19,572 + 12,478 = -251<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Close to zero. The IRR is approximately <strong>13%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Decision<\/strong>: Since the IRR of 13% exceeds the company&#8217;s required return of 12%, this project should be approved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"meaning\">What does this mean for the project?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Company X can\u2019t forget about their discount rate of 8%, used to calculate the NPV. IRR is compared to the opportunity cost to decide on accepting or declining a project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a general rule, if the IRR is higher than the opportunity cost, a company can accept the project or investment. If the project\u2019s \u201cbreakeven\u201d return is greater than the company\u2019s opportunity cost, the company could take on this project and increase its value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"good-vs-bad-irr\">What is a \u201cgood\u201d IRR and what is a \u201cbad\u201d IRR?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is not a single value that is a \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad\u201d IRR. What the IRR indicates about a project investment is shaped by the <a href=\"https:\/\/investinganswers.com\/dictionary\/i\/internal-rate-return-irr\">company\u2019s cost of capital and the industry<\/a> in which the company operates. A \u201cgood\u201d IRR for a construction project for a national company indicating a good project investment may not be the same value for a software start-up. The context of company cash flow, cost of capital, and the industry itself are all key components. Keep in mind these points for when <a href=\"https:\/\/investinganswers.com\/dictionary\/i\/internal-rate-return-irr\">IRR comes out with a positive or negative<\/a> value:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Positive IRR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a project or investment is expected to return value to the organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Negative IRR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>can happen if cash flows are alternately positive and negative over the expected duration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>indicative of a more complicated cash flow stream that may make the metric less useful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In short, IRR estimates the breakeven discount rate (rate of return) and helps a company determine if a project should be pursued or not. If the IRR <a href=\"https:\/\/investinganswers.com\/dictionary\/i\/internal-rate-return-irr\">exceeds the company\u2019s required rate of return<\/a>, this points to accepting the project. On the other side, if the IRR is <a href=\"https:\/\/investinganswers.com\/dictionary\/i\/internal-rate-return-irr\">below the company\u2019s required rate of return,<\/a> that points to not accepting the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pros-and-cons\">Pros and Cons of IRR<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any tool, used correctly and with solid data, IRR can be very valuable. If used incorrectly, with faulty data, or interpreted without context, IRR can be harmful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Advantages of IRR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>software can do calculations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provides a metric to compare to the company\u2019s cost of capital<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>means to garner stakeholder support for a project<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Disadvantages of IRR<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the formula can be daunting and difficult to calculate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>required data may not be available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>external factors may impact internal cash flows negating the calculation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding the pros and cons of IRR helps prepare for the PMP\u00ae exam and for using the tool as a project manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"irr-and-pmp-exam\">IRR and the PMP\u00ae Certification Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thinking of the IRR in the PMP\u00ae exam context and from a project management lens, it is <a href=\"https:\/\/project-management.info\/irr-internal-rate-of-return-calculator\/\">often used for cost-benefit analyses as a success measure suggested by the Project Management Institute (source: <em>PMBOK<\/em>\u00ae <em>Guide<\/em>, 6th ed., part 1, ch. 1.2.6.4, p. 34<\/a>). Most likely, IRR PMP\u00ae exam questions will not require completing the actual calculation but rather an interpretation of a provided IRR value within a given business scenario. Understanding IRR in the PMP\u00ae exam settings is typically not about math skills but knowing that a high IRR indicates a good project investment. Additionally, it&#8217;s important to understand how it relates to Net Present Value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example-pmp-exam-questions\">Example PMP\u00ae Certification Exam Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e7f5fe\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Question<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>C<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>You are doing some analysis to help with project selection. There is ongoing debate concerning which projects to select. You have the following to choose from: Project A with an IRR of 11.5%, Project B with an IRR of 18%, Project C with an IRR of 15%, and Project D with an IRR of 13%. You can select only one project. Which should you choose?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project B<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project C<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Your project selection committee is considering four projects. Project A&#8217;s NPV is positive, it has an IRR of 14 percent, and the payback period is 21 months. Project B&#8217;s NPV is negative, it has an IRR of 9 percent, and the payback period is 16 months. Project C&#8217;s NPV is positive, it has an IRR of 16 percent, and the payback period is 18 months. Project D&#8217;s NPV is negative, it has an IRR of 16 percent, and the payback period is 13 months. Which project should you choose?<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project A<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project B<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project C<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Project D<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Studying for the PMP Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50 is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/projectmanagementacademy.net\/free-pmp-questions?cat=pmp-formulas\" style=\"border-radius:20px;background-color:#366194\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practice Questions for PMP Formulas<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Answers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>B.<\/strong> You always choose the project with the highest internal rate of return (IRR). In this case, you should choose Project B with an IRR of 18%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>C. <\/strong>Payback period is the least precise of all cash flow calculations, so you shouldn&#8217;t give this a lot of consideration if NPV is positive and IRR is greater than 0. Since Project B and Project D both have negative NPV, they shouldn&#8217;t be chosen. Project C has a higher IRR value than Project A and should be the project you choose.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: IRR as a PMP\u00ae Formula<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can&#8217;t predict the future, but you can make better decisions with the right tools. Internal Rate of Return gives project managers a way to cut through the uncertainty and show stakeholders exactly what they&#8217;re getting for their investment. 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