Assume That the U

question 4

Multiple Choice

Assume that the U.S. places a strict quota on goods imported from Chile and that Chile does not retaliate. Holding other factors constant, this event should immediately cause the U.S. demand for Chilean pesos to ____ and the value of the peso to ____.

• A) increase; increase
• B) increase; decline
• C) decline; decline
• D) decline; increase

Understand the concept of net present value (NPV) and profitability index as methods of investment appraisal.

Learn the methodologies for calculating the discounted payback period.

Understand the concept and calculation of average accounting rate of return (AARR).

Grasp the importance of salvage value in investment appraisal.

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