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A firm presents a market value balance sheet and a book value balance sheet to prospective investors

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A firm presents a market value balance sheet and a book value balance sheet to prospective investors. What is wrong with using the book value version of the balance sheet in making a decision to invest in the company?

• A :

  The book value is based on comparative values.

• B :

  The book value is too low compared to market values.

• C :

  The book value is based on historical values.

• D :

  The book value represents sample values used in the sheet.