You Are Considering the Introduction of a New Product That

question 8

Multiple Choice

You are considering the introduction of a new product that will require an investment in new machinery.Which one of these will lower the net present value of that project?

• A) A reduction in the firm's total variable costs due to the purchase of the new machine
• B) A loss of sales of existing products due to the introduction of the new product
• C) The increase in annual depreciation resulting from the asset purchase
• D) The sale of the machine after it is fully depreciated

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