The Table Shows the Expected Rate of Return, R&D Spending

question 283

Multiple Choice

The table shows the expected rate of return, R&D spending, and interest-rate cost-of-funds for a hypothetical firm. In a graph for determining the optimal R&D expenditure, the interest-cost of funds curve would be a(n)

• A)upsloping line within the range $35M to $75M.
• B)horizontal line at 24 percent.
• C)upsloping line within the range 8 to 24 percent.
• D)downsloping line within the range 24 to 8 percent.

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