The Timing Option That Gives the Option to Wait

question 11

Multiple Choice

The timing option that gives the option to wait:
I.may be of minimal value if the project relates to a rapidly changing technology.
II.is partially dependent upon the discount rate applied to the project being evaluated.
III.is defined as the situation where operations are shut down for a period of time.
IV.has a value equal to the net present value of the project if it is started today versus the
Net present value if it is started at some later date.

• A)I and III only
• B)II and IV only
• C)I and II only
• D)II, III, and IV only
• E)I, II, and IV only

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