On Average,alcoholics Can Expect to Live 10-12 Years Less Than

question 79

Multiple Choice

On average,alcoholics can expect to live 10-12 years less than for nonalcoholics because __________.

• A)alcohol has calories,but few vital nutrients
• B)long-term consumption destroys liver cells and replaces them with scar tissue
• C)alcohol consumption may contribute to cancer
• D)All of the above
• E)None of the above

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Definitions:

Hurdle Rate

The minimum rate of return on a project or investment required by a manager or investor, often used in capital budgeting to measure investment risk.

Compound Interest Table

A table that shows the amount of compound interest that will be accrued on a principal amount over a period of time at various interest rates.

Salvage Value

The expected end-of-life value of an asset after its useful period has ended.

Acceptable Earnings Rate

The minimum rate of return on investment that a company or investor is willing to accept, considering the risk and opportunity cost of the investment.