What Discount Rate Is Used When Calculating Net Present Value

question 24

Multiple Choice

What discount rate is used when calculating net present value?

• A) The bank rate
• B) The opportunity cost of capital
• C) The internal rate of return
• D) The discounted cash flow rate

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