The Whale Curve

question 62

Multiple Choice

The whale curve:

• A)graphs sales verses customers.
• B)graphs profits verses customers.
• C)graphs the 80/20 rule.
• D)finds that 80% of costs are generated by 20% of the customers.

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Definitions:

IRR

Internal Rate of Return; the discount rate that makes the net present value (NPV) of all cash flows from a particular project equal to zero, used in capital budgeting to measure the profitability of an investment.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, particularly affecting liquidity.

Replacement Proposal

A plan to replace an existing asset or system with a new one, often evaluated based on cost, efficiency, and potential benefits.

Initial Cash Flows

The initial amount of money invested or generated at the start of a project or investment.