An Estimate of an Asset's Value to the Company, Calculated

question 39

Multiple Choice

An estimate of an asset's value to the company, calculated by discounting the future cash flows from the investment at an appropriate rate and then subtracting the initial cost of the investment, is known as:

• A) Annual net cash flows.
• B) Rate of return on investment.
• C) Net present value.
• D) Payback period.
• E) Unamortized carrying value.

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