When Calculating a Project's Payback Period, Cash Flows Are Discounted

question 98

Multiple Choice

When calculating a Project's payback period, cash flows are discounted at:

• A)the opportunity cost of capital.
• B)the internal rate of return.
• C)the risk-free rate of return.
• D)a discount rate of zero.

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