The Amount of the Average Investment for a Proposed Investment

question 119

Multiple Choice

The amount of the average investment for a proposed investment of $120,000 in a fixed asset with a useful life of 4 years,straight-line depreciation,no residual value,and an expected total net income of $21,600 for the 4 years,is

• A) $30,000
• B) $21,600
• C) $5,400
• D) $60,000

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Definitions:

Profit and Loss Statement

A financial report that summarizes the revenues, costs, and expenses incurred during a specified period, typically a fiscal quarter or year, showing the company's net profit or loss.

Common Fixed Costs

Costs that are not directly attributable to a specific product, service, or segment, but are shared among different parts of a business or project.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, contributing towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in proportion to the level of goods or services produced by a business.