The Process by Which We Determine the Present Value of an Amount

question 1

Multiple Choice

The process by which we determine the present value of an amount to be received at some time in the future is called:

• A) the concept of equivalency.
• B) compounding.
• C) discounting.
• D) capital budgeting.
• E) future value.

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