Which of the Following Will Increase the Net Present Value

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase the net present value of the cash flows from an asset purchased by a firm?

• A) A fall in the interest rate used to discount the cash flows from the asset.
• B) An increase in the period of time over which the asset's cash flows are discounted.
• C) An increase in the initial amount invested in the asset.
• D) A fall in the resale value of the asset.

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