Hi can anybody tell me the difference between NPV and IRR and is it possible that NPV and IRR both are equal?

CFA Level I Corporate Finance
#1

Hi can anybody tell me the difference between NPV and IRR and is it possible that NPV and IRR both are equal?

#2

NPV is 0 when the IRR equals the cost of capital.

#3

NPV is a currency value whilst IRR is an interest rate.

They cannot be equal; their units are different.

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