You Are Better Off Choosing $100 Today Rather Than $200

question 186

Multiple Choice

You are better off choosing $100 today rather than $200 in 9 years if the interest rate is

• A)lower than about 8 percent.
• B)higher than about 8 percent.
• C)lower than about 10 percent.
• D)higher than about 10 percent.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total profit of a company after all expenses, taxes, and costs have been subtracted from total revenue, indicating financial health.

Return On Assets

A financial metric that measures the profitability of a company in relation to its total assets.

Profit Margin

A financial metric that measures the amount of net income earned with each dollar of sales by calculating the percentage of revenue that translates into profits.

Annual Depreciation

The yearly accounting charge representing the cost allocation of the value of an asset over its useful life.