Which One of These Will Increase the Present Value of a Set

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which one of these will increase the present value of a set amount to be received sometime in the future?

• A) Increase in the time until the amount is received
• B) Increase in the discount rate
• C) Decrease in the future value
• D) Decrease in the interest rate
• E) Decrease in both the future value and the number of time periods

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Definitions:

Voltage-gated Ion Channels

Proteins embedded in cell membranes that open or close in response to changes in membrane potential, crucial for the propagation of nerve impulses.

Plasma Membrane

A phospholipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, providing it with structural support and controlling the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

Electrical Charge

A fundamental property of particles that causes them to experience a force when placed in an electromagnetic field.

Sarcolemma

The cell membrane of a muscle fiber (cell), crucial for muscle contraction and signal transmission.