Which of the Following Is True About Business Cycles in the United

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about business cycles in the United States?

• A)They are remarkably similar in length but vary greatly in intensity.
• B)They vary greatly in length,frequency,and intensity.
• C)They are similar in frequency and intensity but not in length.
• D)They are similar in length,frequency,and intensity.

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Definitions:

Present Values

The now-value of a forthcoming financial amount or cash flow pattern, discounted at a fixed rate of return.

Net Present Value Method

A financial analysis tool used to evaluate the profitability of an investment by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and outflows.

Annual Return

The percentage of increase or decrease in an investment's value over a one-year period.

Present Value Factors

Present value factors are numerical values used to calculate the present value of a future amount of money or stream of cash flows given a specific interest rate.