When Using the Net Present Value Method,if the Net Present

question 31

Multiple Choice

When using the net present value method,if the net present value of a project is negative,then the ________.

• A) the project should be rejected
• B) the project should be accepted
• C) the project should be recalculated for missing cash inflows
• D) none of the above

Understand the concept of cash flows in capital budgeting and distinguish between cash outflows and non-cash charges.

Recognize the importance of the time value of money in evaluating capital expenditure proposals.

Understand the characteristics and applications of payback and accounting rate of return methods in capital budgeting.

Understand the concept and significance of investment allowances in the context of capital expenditures.

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The sum of potential and kinetic energy in a physical system, associated with the motion and position of objects.

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Energy supplied by a direct current (DC) source, characterized by the uni-directional flow of electric charge.

Series Field

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Armature

The rotating member of a motor or generator. The armature generally contains windings and a commutator.