Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Project externalities are direct effects of the project that may increase of decrease the profits of other business activities of the firm.
• B) Incremental earnings are the amount by which the firm's earnings are expected to change as a result of the investment decision.
• C) The average selling price of a product and its cost of production will generally change over time.
• D) Any money that has already been spent is a sunk cost and therefore irrelevant in the capital budgeting process.

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