Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) If CF₀ is positive and all the other CFs are negative, then you can still solve for I.
• B) If you have a series of cash flows, each of which is positive, you can solve for I, where the solution value of I causes the PV of the cash flows to equal the cash flow at Time 0.
• C) If you have a series of cash flows, and CF₀ is negative but each of the following CFs is positive, you can solve for I, but only if the sum of the undiscounted cash flows exceeds the cost.
• D) To solve for I, one must identify the value of I that causes the PV of the positive CFs to equal the absolute value of the FV of the negative CFs.It is impossible to find the value of I without a computer or financial calculator.
• E) If you solve for I and get a negative number, then you must have made a mistake.

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Total Equity

The total value of a company’s assets minus its liabilities, representing the ownership interest of the shareholders.

Net Income

The total amount of profit a company earns after taxes and all expenses have been deducted from revenues, commonly referred to as the bottom line.

Sustainable Growth Rate

The highest speed at which a business can expand its profits without having to raise its debt levels or issue more equity.

Retention Ratio

The percentage of net income that is retained to be reinvested in the business, rather than being paid out as dividends.