The Required Rate of Return Used to Calculate an Investment's

question 19

Multiple Choice

The required rate of return used to calculate an investment's net present value is related to the firm's

• A)contribution margin.
• B)cost of capital.
• C)depreciation methods.
• D)fixed costs.

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