The Present Value of an Investment's Future Cash Flows Divided

question 28

Multiple Choice

The present value of an investment's future cash flows divided by the initial cost of the investment is called the:

• A)average accounting return.
• B)internal rate of return.
• C)profitability index.
• D)profile period.
• E)net present value.

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Definitions:

Cochlear Implant

A medical device that bypasses damaged structures in the ear and directly stimulates the auditory nerve to provide a sense of sound to a person who is profoundly deaf or severely hard of hearing.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerve pathways from the inner ear to the brain.

Conduction Hearing Loss

Occurs when there is a problem conducting sound waves anywhere along the route through the outer ear, tympanic membrane (eardrum), or middle ear, leading to a reduction in hearing.

Dissociation

A psychological process involving a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness, and memory.