The Present Value Index Is Computed Using Which of the Following

question 83

Multiple Choice

The present value index is computed using which of the following formulas?

• A) Amount to be invested/Average rate of return
• B) Total present value of net cash flow/Amount to be invested
• C) Total present value of net cash flow/Average rate of return
• D) Amount to be invested/Total present value of net cash flow

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Definitions:

Increasing Block Rate

A pricing structure where the unit price of a service or commodity increases with the amount consumed, commonly used in utility and service pricing to encourage conservation.

Second-degree Price Discrimination

A pricing strategy where prices vary based on the quantity consumed or purchased, not by who purchases or their personal characteristics.

Quantity Consumed

The total amount of a product or resource used by individuals, households, or an economy within a specified time frame.

Reservation Price

The maximum price a consumer is willing to pay for a good or service, or the minimum price a seller is willing to accept.