
1):
Present Value
It is an indicator of the actual
This discounting factor is chosen depending on:
a) The circumstances and the proposals to be evaluated,
b) The risk factors of investment and
c) The expectancy of returns.
While evaluating future cash inflows, the alternative with the highest
Present value of each scenario and highest present value.
c) The expectancy of returns.
While evaluating future cash inflows, the alternative with the highest net present value for a given discounting factor is preferred.
Present value of each scenario and highest present value if the discounting factor is 12%

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