ACtE04 · Chapter 4Computer Organization & Embedded Systems🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 1add654d
In engineering valuation and project asset management, the price upon which a willing buyer and a willing seller agree in an open and competitive market is defined as the:
In engineering valuation and project asset management, the price upon which a willing buyer and a willing seller agree in an open and competitive market is defined as the:
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Salvage Value
- B
Book Value
- C✓ Correct Option
Market Value
- D
Scrap Value
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
In engineering economics and asset valuation:
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Market Value: The actual price an asset can fetch at any given time when offered for sale in an open, competitive market between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither acting under duress.
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Book Value: The initial cost of an asset minus accumulated accounting depreciation ().
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Salvage Value: The estimated resale value of an asset at the end of its useful working life without being dismantled.
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Scrap (Junk) Value: The physical value of dismantled raw scrap materials (metal, wood, brick) at the end of utility.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Salvage Value): Asset value at end of useful life without dismantling.
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Option B (Book Value): Value shown on balance sheet after depreciation.
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Option C (Market Value): Correct; agreed transaction value between willing buyer and seller in open market.
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Option D (Scrap Value): Value of demolished/dismantled raw scrap materials.
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