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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Definitions:

Bond Indenture

The underlying contract between the company issuing bonds and the bondholders.

Bond Premium

The additional amount over the face value for which a bond is sold, representing the difference between the bond's issue price and its nominal value.

Straight-line Amortization

A method of evenly spreading the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life for accounting and tax purposes.

Unamortized Premium

The portion of the premium paid over the par value of bonds that has not yet been amortized or written off over the life of the bond.