Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) Investment in working capital must be depreciated over the project life according to a straight-line method.
• B) If a project incurs an operating loss (a negative taxable income) during a typical tax year, the firm pays no
• Income taxes during that year.
• C) Whenever a project requires an investment in working capital, the profitability of the project will be
• Affected negatively.
• D) None of the above

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