1. Why is the personal decision a financial manager makes as to whether to buy or to rent an apartment as a personal residence most like the professional decision that manager makes as to whether her firm should try to acquire a stake in a fast growing new Internet-based company?

A) Both decisions involve the purchase of assets that are essential for the existence of the investor.

B) Both decisions involve the rental of a useful asset.

C) Both decisions have the potential to affect the firm.

D) Both decisions should be made based upon the tradeoff benefits and costs across time.