What Is the First Step in Applying the Net-Present-Value Method

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in applying the net-present-value method to investment projects?

• A) Identify the amount and timing of relevant future cash inflows.
• B) Identify the amount and timing of relevant future cash inflows and outflows.
• C) Find the present value of each expected cash flow.
• D) Sum the individual present values of the cash flows.

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