ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

CAPITAL BUDGETING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Sensitivity analysis is a behavioral approach that uses a number of possible values for a given variable to assess its impact on a firm’s return.
A
True
B
False
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sensitivity analysis is a financial model that determines how target variables are affected based on changes in other variables known as input variables. It is a way to predict the outcome of a decision given a certain range of variables.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sensitivity analysis should be undertaken using two approaches: scenario analysis and switching values.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sensitivity is calculated by dividing the percentage change in output by the percentage change in input.

Detailed explanation-4: -Scenario analysis is a behavioral approach that evaluates the impact on a firm’s return through simultaneous changes in a number of variables. Scenario analysis is a behavioral approach that uses a number of possible outcomes to asses the variability of returns.

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