Suppose an Office Building Is Owned for Which Long-Term Leases

question 94

Multiple Choice

Suppose an office building is owned for which long-term leases have been signed, the tenants pay utilities and operating costs, and straight-line depreciation is taken. The rate of return on the book value of this investment can be expected to

• A) Increase over time
• B) Remain constant over time
• C) Decrease over time
• D) Vary randomly over time

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