Market Value Is Usually Greater Than Book Value Because

question 83

Multiple Choice

Market value is usually greater than book value because:

• A)inflation drives market value above original costs.
• B)inflation drives book value below original costs.
• C)firms tend to invest in projects with very high book values.
• D)the cost of capital drives market value up.

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