1. Capital budgeting is the process of identifying, analyzing and selecting investment projects whose returns are expected to extend beyond one year. This capital budgeting decision for an investment requires the analysis of some factors. List and explain three (3) of these factors. (6 marks)
2. You have an investment opportunity that requires an initial investment of GH5,000 today and will pay GH6,000 in a years time. If an alternative investment with similar risk pays 25%, should you invest? (2 marks) c. You will retire in 18 years and you currently have GH250,000 saved, and your plan is to have GH1,000,000 at your retirement. What annual interest rate must you earn to reach this goal, assuming you do not save any additional funds? (2 marks)

4. With practical example(s), differentiate between compounding and discounting. (2 marks)
5. As a Business Finance student, what is the essence of the valuation principle in your personal life? (3 marks)