The Higher the Risk Element in a Project, the

question 118

Multiple Choice

The higher the risk element in a project, the

• A) more attractive the investment.
• B) higher the net present value.
• C) higher the cost of capital.
• D) higher the discount rate.

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

This refers to the method where interest on a financial product is calculated and added to the principal sum every three months.

Compounded Monthly

Interest calculated on the initial principal and also on the accumulated interest from previous periods on a monthly basis.

RRSP

Registered Retirement Savings Plan, a savings account, registered with the Canadian government, that defers income taxes on retirement savings until withdrawal.

Accumulate

The act of gathering or collecting over a period of time, often resulting in an increase in quantity.