The Length of Time Required for a Project's Discounted Cash

question 60

Multiple Choice

The length of time required for a project's discounted cash flows to equal the initial cost of the project is called the:

• A)payback period.
• B)discounted payback period.
• C)net present value.
• D)discounted profitability index.
• E)internal rate of return.

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