This Is the Solution to the Diamond-Water Paradox: Those Things

question 31

Multiple Choice

This is the solution to the diamond-water paradox: Those things that have high value in use sometimes have low prices because they are consumed at low __________ utility; those things that have low value in use sometimes have high prices because they are consumed at high __________utility.

• A)marginal; total
• B)total; total
• C)total; marginal
• D)marginal; marginal

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Definitions:

Salvage Value

The anticipated salvage valuation of an asset upon the completion of its effective duration.

Operating Costs

The expenses associated with the day-to-day functions of a business, including costs for rent, utilities, maintenance, and administration.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present values, reflecting the opportunity cost of capital.

Project Profitability Index

A measure used to evaluate the attractiveness of an investment or project, calculated as the present value of future cash flows divided by the initial investment cost.