The Person Whose Ideas Were Encapsulated into the Penitentiary Act

question 59

Multiple Choice

The person whose ideas were encapsulated into the Penitentiary Act of 1779 was:

• A) Elizabeth Gurney Fry.
• B) John Howard.
• C) Mary Belle Harris.
• D) John Walker Lindh.
• E) ​ Zebulon Brockway.

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Definitions:

Accounting Rate of Return

A financial ratio that measures the return on investment from a project based on its net income.

Time Value of Money

The concept that money available today is worth more than the same amount in the future due to its earning capacity.

Net Present Value

The variance between the current worth of incoming cash and the current worth of outgoing cash throughout a specific time frame.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a company must earn on its investment projects to maintain its market value and attract funds.