The Cost of Capital for a New Project

question 66

Multiple Choice

The cost of capital for a new project:

• A) is determined by the overall risk level of the firm.
• B) is dependent upon the source of the funds obtained to fund that project.
• C) is dependent upon the firm's overall capital structure.
• D) should be applied as the discount rate for all other projects considered by the firm.
• E) depends upon how the funds raised for that project are going to be spent.

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