24 The likely effect of discounting nominal cash flows with real interest rates will be to: A make an investment's NPV appear less attractive. B make an investment's NPV appear more attractive. C correctly calculate an investment's NPV, regardless of expected inflation. D. correctly calculate an investment's NPV if inflation is expected.

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A budget can be defined as a financial plan designed by an undertaking for a definite period in the future that can contribute towards enhancing the financial success of the business undertaking. It is used to estimate the revenue and expenses. The budget generally takes into account both current and future income and expenses.