The life that maximizes net present value of an asset is classified as _________?

Correct answer: C. economic life

  • A. minimum life
  • B. present value life
  • C. economic life
  • D. transaction life

Explanation

Economic life is the period over which an asset provides the most economically beneficial service, commonly the life that maximizes its value or net present value. It differs from physical life, which is simply how long the asset can operate.

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