​A Line Tangent to the Curve at the Point

question 29

Multiple Choice

​A line tangent to the curve at the point has a slope of -1.What is the x-intercept of this tangent? Round the answer to three decimal places. ​

• A)​14.3
• B)​0.938
• C)​1.118
• D)​0.254

Calculate and analyze the NPV of projects under different scenarios using probability forecasts.

Understand the importance of risk adjustment in capital budgeting and the use of appropriate discount rates.

Relate the concept of risk aversion from portfolio theory to capital budgeting decisions.

Evaluate the value of rough estimates of probability distribution of project NPV or IRR over point estimates.

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