Level Return on Investments (ROI) Over the Life of a Long-Term

question 116

Multiple Choice

Level return on investments (ROI) over the life of a long-term project is more likely when ROI is computed using:

• A) historical costs and net book values.
• B) historical costs and gross book values.
• C) current costs and net book values.
• D) current costs and gross book values.

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