The More Elastic Is the Demand for a Product

question 17

Multiple Choice

The more elastic is the demand for a product

• A) The greater the difference between marginal revenue and price
• B) The closer is marginal revenue to the price
• C) The more a firm must reduce its price to increase its sales
• D) The more a firm must reduce its cost to increase its sales

Calculate and interpret the payback period for capital investments.

Determine the net present value (NPV) of an investment and understand its implications for project selection.

Compute the internal rate of return (IRR) and understand its role in investment decisions.

Distinguish between cash flows and accounting profit in investment appraisal.

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