Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The payback rule is useful in cases where the cost of making an incorrect decision might not be large enough to justify the time required for calculating the NPV.
• B)The payback rule is reliable because it considers the time value of money and depends on the cost of capital.
• C)For most investment opportunities,expenses occur initially and cash is received later.
• D)Fifty percent of firms surveyed reported using the payback rule for making decisions.

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Voidable

A contract or transaction that is legally valid but may be declared void by one of the parties.

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Refers to a contract or clause that, due to legal deficiencies or fairness issues, cannot be compelled or enforced by law.

Annullable

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Unintentional

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