Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) A sunk cost is any cost that was expended in the past but can be recovered if the firm decides not to go forward with the project.
• B) A sunk cost is a cost that was incurred and expensed in the past and cannot be recovered if the firm decides not to go forward with the project.
• C) Sunk costs were formerly hard to deal with but now that the NPV method is widely used, it is possible to simply include sunk costs in the cash flows and then calculate the PV of the project.
• D) A good example of a sunk cost is a situation where Home Depot opens a new store, and that leads to a decline in sales of one of the firm's existing stores.
• E) A sunk cost is any cost that must be expended in order to complete a project and bring it into operation.

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Definitions:

Compounded Monthly

This refers to the process where interest is added to the principal balance of a loan or deposit on a monthly basis, allowing the interest to earn interest in subsequent months.

Present Value

The current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows, given a specific rate of return.

Monthly Payment

A regularly scheduled payment, typically made each month, towards a debt or other financial obligation.

Annuities

Financial products that pay out a fixed stream of payments to an individual, typically used as an income stream for retirees.