A Cepheid Variable Star with a Pulsation Period of a Few

question 142

Multiple Choice

A Cepheid variable star with a pulsation period of a few days is seen in the spiral arm of a galaxy. Its apparent brightness is measured as 10⁴ times fainter than an equivalent star 1000 ly away from the Sun in the Milky Way Galaxy. Assuming no light absorption between galaxies, how far away is the more distant Cepheid?

• A) 10⁷ ly (10⁴ times farther away)
• B) 10,000 ly (10 times farther away)
• C) 10 ly (100 times closer)
• D) 100,000 ly (100 times farther away)

Apply capital rationing in the context of allocating funds among various capital investment proposals.

Analyze the average rate of return on investment for capital projects.

Understand the concept and significance of Net Present Value (NPV) in evaluating capital investments.

Be able to calculate the Net Present Value of various investment proposals using present value factors.

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