Recent Studies Indicate That Sperm Counts Worldwide Have Dropped Dramatically

question 16

Multiple Choice

Recent studies indicate that sperm counts worldwide have dropped dramatically. One reason for this decrease might be

• A) changes in clothing styles.
• B) more men waiting until their thirties to have children.
• C) an increase in toxic substances in the environment.
• D) a decrease in the use of chemicals that mimic hormones.

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Net Present Value

The difference between the current value of cash inflows and the current value of cash outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to analyze the profitability of an investment.

Required Rate

The minimum yearly earnings percentage necessary to lure individual or corporate investors into a specific project or security.

Payback Period

The timeframe required for an investment to generate cash flows sufficient to recover its initial cost.

AAR

Average Annual Return, which measures the average return on an investment over a multi-year period.