Critique the profitability index (PI) as a method for evaluating investment projects.

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The question asks for a critique of the profitability index (PI) as a method for evaluating investment projects. It presents four options for assessment, focusing on the limitations of the profitability index.

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C. PI does not consider the scale of the investment.

The final answer is C. PI does not consider the scale of the investment.

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The final answer is C. PI does not consider the scale of the investment.

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The Profitability Index is valuable for comparing profitability but does not account for the size of the investment, meaning a larger project could appear less attractive due to smaller relative returns.

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A common mistake is assuming PI accounts for all factors like NPV. PI focuses on relative profitability, not absolute size.

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