Which of the Following Statements Regarding Industrial Goods Is True

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding industrial goods is true?

• A) Industrial goods are always marketed through the same channels as consumer goods.
• B) Industrial goods are generally standardized.
• C) Industrial goods are meant for direct consumption by the general public.
• D) The industrial goods are independent of the level of economic and technological development of their market.
• E) All industrial goods must adhere to ISO 9000 standards.

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Definitions:

Present Value Factors

The numerical values used to calculate the present value of future cash flows, based on a specific discount rate.

Desired Rate of Return

The minimum rate of return on an investment that an investor considers acceptable, given its risk and alternative options.

Present Value Index

A ratio used to evaluate the relative profitability of an investment or project by comparing the present value of cash inflows to the present value of cash outflows.

Interest

The charge for borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate, or the income earned from lending funds.