Which of the Following Decision Rules Is Best Defined as the Amount

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following decision rules is best defined as the amount of time it takes to pay back the initial investment?

• A) internal rate of return (IRR)
• B) profitability index
• C) net present value (NPV)
• D) payback period

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Definitions:

Actuarial Prediction

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ABAB Design

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