$2.$ Select the statement that inaccurately describes the pros and cons of the following financial evaluation metrics : A$.$ Net Present Value $($NPV $)-$ Pros: Provides a clear dollar amount that reflects the added value from the project $,$ considering the time value of money $.$ Cons : Requires an accurate discount rate to be effective $,$ and it can be difficult to estimate future cash flows accurately $,$ which affects the precision of the calculation $.$ B$.$ Internal Rate of Return $($ IRR$)$ Pros: Indicates the expected rate of return of a project $,$ making it easy to compare with required rates of return or other investment opportunities. Can result in multiple values for projects with alternating cash flows $,$ which may lead to best decision $-$making alternative $.$ C$.$ Payback Period $-$ Pros: Simple and easy to calculate, providing a quick assessment of how soon an investment can be recovered. Cons: Considers the time value of money and fails to measure profitability beyond the payback point. D$.$ Profitability Index $-$ Pros: Useful for comparing projects of different scales by indicating the relative value created per dollar invested. Cons: Like NPV$,$ depends heavily on the accuracy of the discount rate and cash flow projections, and it does not indicate how quickly the investment will be recouped.