For Net Present Value Calculations, the Rate of Return That

question 48

Multiple Choice

For net present value calculations, the rate of return that one could earn by investing in another project with similar risk is known as the:

• A) real interest rate.
• B) nominal interest rate.
• C) prime interest rate.
• D) opportunity cost of capital.

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