Sensitivity Analysis Is Based On

question 14

Multiple Choice

Sensitivity analysis is based on:

• A)varying a single variable and measuring the resulting change in the NPV of a project.
• B)applying differing discount rates to a project's cash flows and measuring the effect on the NPV.
• C)expanding and contracting the number of years for a project to determine the optimal project length.
• D)the best, worst, and most expected situations.
• E)various states of the economy and the probability of each state occurring.

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Definitions:

Temporary Surplus

A situation where the supply of a product exceeds its demand for a short period of time.

Usury Laws

Usury laws are regulations governing the amount of interest that can be charged on loans, aimed at preventing exorbitant or unfair interest rates.

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product, service, or commodity to protect consumers from rapid price increases.

Price Floor

A minimum allowable price set above the equilibrium price, preventing the market price from falling below a certain level.