How Do You Know the Computer You Are Working on Is

question 5

Multiple Choice

How do you know the computer you are working on is not alive?

• A) It is not made of cells.
• B) It does not maintain an internal consistency of water, solutes, and other components.
• C) It cannot reproduce, asexually or sexually.
• D) It cannot evolve.
• E) All answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

In the context of discounted cash flow analysis, this rate helps in assessing the present value of future cash flows.

Profitability Index

A calculation that determines the relative profitability of an investment by dividing the present value of future cash flows by the initial investment cost.

Average Accounting Return

A financial ratio measuring the average net income an asset is expected to generate relative to its average book value.

Time Value

The principle stating that having money now is preferable to the same sum later, owing to the earnings it could potentially accrue.