Select from the Following the Most Accurate Statement

question 10

Multiple Choice

Select from the following the most accurate statement.

• A) the typical case gets an average of about 40 hours of detective work
• B) detectives solved 86 percent of cases where a suspect was immediately identified and cleared an additional 12 percent through fingerprints, blood samples and hair specimens
• C) between 80 and 90 percent of all arrests are made by detectives instead of patrol officers
• D) between 60 and 80 percent of all arrests are made by patrol officers instead of detectives

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

Net Present Value (NPV) is a financial metric that calculates the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows over a period of time, used in capital budgeting to assess the profitability of an investment or project.

After-Tax Net Present Value

A financial calculation that evaluates the profitability of an investment or project after accounting for taxes, presenting the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Depreciation

The distribution of a physical asset's cost across its lifespan, mirroring its depreciation over time.

Operating Costs

Expenses associated with the day-to-day activities of a business, including costs of goods sold and administrative expenses.