A Dollar Today Is Worth More Than a Dollar to Be

question 6

Multiple Choice

A dollar today is worth more than a dollar to be received in the future because

• A) risk of nonpayment in the future.
• B) the dollar can be invested today and earn interest.
• C) inflation will reduce purchasing power of a future dollar.
• D) None of these.

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