Answer: A. He will quite certainly gain approval since the project has a positive net present value.
Explanation:
The options are:
A. He will quite certainly gain approval since the project has a positive net present value.
B. Approval is probable but not likely as he failed to account for the time value of money.
C. He will not gain approval as he failed to consider whether the project is leading edge or not.
D. Approval is probable but not likely as the project has been constructed on estimates instead of facts.
Capital budgeting is used to know whether the long term investment for a particular organization's is actually worth investing in or not by the company. 
Based on the scenario in the question, since the present value of the estimated future cash flows is greater than the cost of the project, Ashton will quite certainly gain approval since the project has a positive net present value.
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
Correct Answer:
C) I and IV
Explanation:
In stock market, any security equal or senior to one listed on the NYSE is a covered security. Because, it is guaranteed by a Federal law. Municipal bonds are a covered security except in their state of issuance.<em> On the other-hand, Pink Sheet and OTC Bulletin Board securities are not considered covered.</em>
 
        
             
        
        
        
Answer:
The statement which is correct and true is that the debt securities usually pay interest for the fixed period or year. Therefore, the correct option is B.
Explanation:
Debt securities are the securities which refer to a debt instrument like CD (Certificate of deposit, preferred stock, corporate bond and municipal bond, it is sold or bought among the parties. 
It is also called as the securities which are fixed income, therefore, the statement which is correct is that these securities pay interest for a fixed period.
 
        
             
        
        
        
The answer would be grades (I think)