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Which of the following is TRUE regarding the POQ lot-sizing method?

A) Each POQ interval is recalculated at the time of the order release. B) Each order quantity and POQ interval are recalculated at the time of the order release. C) The POQ interval and all order quantities remain fixed throughout the planning horizon. D) Each order quantity is recalculated at the time of the order release. E) POQ lot sizes are always at least as large as the EOQ lot sizes would be.

Company K is considering two mutually exclusive projects. The cash flows of the projects are as follows:

Year Project A Project B 0 -$2,000,000 -$2,000,000 1 500,000 2 500,000 3 500,000 4 500,000 5 500,000 6 500,000 7 500,000 5,650,000 a. Compute the NPV and IRR for the above two projects, assuming a 13% required rate of return. b. Discuss the ranking conflict. c. What decision should be made regarding these two projects?