alleryStart learning →NPV measures the cash flow excess or shortfall relative to what?
AThe book value
BThe cost of funds
CSales revenue
DTotal profit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. The cost of funds
Discounting at the cost of funds shows how far the present value of cash flows exceeds or falls short of that cost.
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