If Net Present Values Are Used to Evaluate Two Investments

question 140

True/False

If net present values are used to evaluate two investments that have equal costs and equal total cash flows, the one with more cash flows in the early years has the higher net present value.

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Expenses that vary with the level of production or sales volume, including costs such as raw materials and direct labor.

Production Increases

A rise in the amount of goods and services produced by a company, often achieved through enhanced efficiency or expanded capacity.

Total Variable Costs

The sum of all costs that vary with the level of production or service delivery, such as materials and labor.

Activity Level

A measure of the amount of work or output produced in a specific period, often used in cost accounting to allocate variable costs.