Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) The cash flows for an ordinary (or deferred)annuity all occur at the beginning of the periods.
• B) If a series of unequal cash flows occurs at regular intervals,such as once a year,then the series is by definition an annuity.
• C) The cash flows for an annuity due must all occur at the beginning of the periods.
• D) The cash flows for an annuity may vary from period to period,but they must occur at regular intervals,such as once a year or once a month.
• E) If some cash flows occur at the beginning of the periods while others occur at the ends,then we have what the textbook defines as a variable annuity.

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Definitions:

Cash

Money in the form of currency that is used to conduct transactions.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation for a fixed asset that has been charged to expense since that asset was acquired and put into use.

Fair Market Value

The estimated price at which an asset would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, with both parties having reasonable knowledge of all relevant facts and neither being compelled to buy or sell.