The Total Number of Stars in the Observable Universe Is

question 103

Multiple Choice

The total number of stars in the observable universe is about

• A)100 billion.
• B)the same as the number of grains of sand in a school sandbox.
• C)the same as the number of grains of sand on all the beaches on Earth.
• D)the same as the number of atoms that make up the Earth.

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Definitions:

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; a financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments.

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a firm needs to generate on its investment initiatives to preserve its market value and appeal to investors.

Cash Flows

The combined total of cash inflows and outflows in a company, significantly impacting its liquid assets.

NPV

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