Net Book Value Produces a Misleading Increase in Return on Investment

question 46

Multiple Choice

Net book value produces a misleading increase in return on investment because:

• A) investment centres with old assets will show a higher return on investment than centres with new assets.
• B) investment centres with old assets will show a lower return on investment than investment centres with new assets.
• C) investment centres with old assets will show an equal return on investment centres with new assets.
• D) book value reflects changing market values.

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