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Which factor determines the future value of a sum of money in a compound interest calculation?

  • The interest rate
  • All of the above (correct)
  • The principal amount
  • The time period
  • In a cash flow diagram, what does a downward-pointing arrow typically represent?

  • A cash outflow (correct)
  • An uncertain future cash flow
  • An increase in investment
  • A positive net cash flow
  • If you invest $5,000 in a savings account with an annual interest rate of 5% compounded annually, how much money will you have after 3 years?

  • $6,250.00
  • $5,937.50
  • $5,750 (correct)
  • $5,750.75
  • What does the term "discounting" refer to in the context of time value of money?

    <p>Finding the present value of future cash flows</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is economic equivalence in the context of financial analysis?

    <p>Evaluating the time value of money for cash flows at different points in time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the future value of a single sum of money?

    <p>F=P〖(1+i)〗^N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Economic equivalence allows you to compare:

    <p>Investments with different cash flows over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors make money have time value?

    <p>Inflation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you invest $1,000 at an annual interest rate of 5%, how much will you have after 5 years using simple interest?

    <p>$1,250</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial metric helps determine the regular payment amount required to repay a loan over a specific period in equal installments?

    <p>Annuity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In engineering economics, what is the "principal amount" in the context of a loan repayment plan?

    <p>The initial amount borrowed or invested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a repayment plan in engineering economics?

    <p>To determine how long it takes to repay a loan or investment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Time Value of Money (TVM) concept primarily concerned with?

    <p>Evaluating the worth of money over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a cash flow diagram in financial analysis?

    <p>To visualize the inflows and outflows of cash over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A graphical representation of cash transactions over time is called

    <p>Cash flow diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which financial principle does time value of money rely on?

    <p>Compound Interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you expect to receive $10,000 in two years, and the discount rate is 8%, what is the present value of that amount?

    <p>$8,541.67</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a cash flow diagram, what does an arrow pointing upward typically represent?

    <p>Cash inflow</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a cash flow diagram, how is time typically represented on the horizontal axis?

    <p>Periods or years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is compound interest?

    <p>Interest calculated on the principal amount and any previously earned interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is Project A. If the MARR is 12% per year and the analysis period is 5 years. The capital investment is $50,000, and Annual revenues inus expenses is $20,000. There is no more market value at the end of useful life. What is the PW of the Project A

    <p>$22,096</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is Project B. If the MARR is 12% per year and the analysis period is 5 years. The capital investment is $70,000, and Annual revenues minus expenses is $25,000. There is no more market value at the end of useful life. What is the PW of the Project B

    <p>$20,119</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is Project C. If the MARR is 12% per year and the analysis period is 5 years. The capital investment is $90,000, and Annual revenues minus expenses is $30,000. There is no more market value at the end of useful life. What is the PW of the Project C

    <p>$18,143</p> Signup and view all the answers

    There is Project D. If the MARR is 12% per year and the analysis period is 5 years. The capital investment is $110,000, and Annual revenues minus expenses is $35,000. There is no more market value at the end of useful life. What is the PW of the Project D

    <p>$16,167</p> Signup and view all the answers

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