In Some States, Mining Companies Are Deemed to Own Not

question 30

Multiple Choice

In some states, mining companies are deemed to own not only the minerals but also the space the minerals occupied before they were removed, thereby earning the distinction of ownership states. However, when the owner of an oil or gas well is able to claim all that is pumped from it, regardless of whether the oil or gas migrated from adjacent property, this is referred to as a _____________ state.

• A) Manner of attachment
• B) Law of capture
• C) Intention of the parties
• D) Relation of the parties

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Definitions:

Average Rate of Return

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Present Value

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Internal Rate of Return

A financial metric used to estimate the profitability of potential investments by calculating the rate of return at which the net present value of costs (cash outflows) equals the net present value of benefits (cash inflows).

Average Rate of Return

A financial ratio used to measure the profitability of an investment, calculated as the average annual profit divided by the initial investment cost.