1. The level of ROI that must be earned to permit the firm to meet its interest obligations and provide the owners their expected return; the discount rate used in the present value calculations of capital budgeting.

Following are a number of key terms and concepts introduced in the chapter, along with a list of corresponding definitions. Match the appropriate letter for the key term or concept to each definition provided (items 1-15). Note that not all key terms and concepts will be used. Solutions are provided at the end of this chapter.

a.
Differential cost j-
Present value b.
Allocated cost k.
Cost of capital c.
Sunk cost 1.
Net present value (NPV)
d.
Opportunity cost m.
Internal rate of return (IRR)
e.
Relevant cost n.
Payback method f.
Full capacity 0.
Accounting rate of return g-
Idle capacity P-
Profitability index h.
Capital budgeting q-
Postaudit i.
Cash flow r.
Outsourcing