For Capital Budgeting Decisions, the Use of Present Value Analysis

question 32

Multiple Choice

For capital budgeting decisions, the use of present value analysis significantly improves management decision making, however:

• A)other quantitative techniques may be even more insightful.
• B)most decisions are significantly influenced by top management's values and experiences.
• C)the accounting rate of return technique in usually more dependable.
• D)a relevant cost analysis should always be used in close decisions.

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