Chapter 32. Using Solver for capital budgeting

Question answered in this chapter:

  • How can a company use Solver to determine which projects it should undertake?

Each year, a company such as Eli Lilly needs to determine which drugs to develop; a company such as Microsoft, which software programs to develop; a company such as Proctor & Gamble, which new consumer products to develop. Solver can help a company make these decisions.

Answer to this chapter’s question

This section provides the answer to the question that is listed at the beginning of the chapter.

How can a company use Solver to determine which projects it should undertake?

Most corporations want to undertake projects that contribute the greatest net present value (NPV), subject to limited resources ...

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