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

question 105

Multiple Choice

The table shows the expected rate of return, R&D spending, and interest-rate cost-of-funds for a hypothetical firm. If interest-rate cost-of-funds rose to 11, the optimal amount of R&D spending would be

• A)$35 million.
• B)$45 million.
• C)$55 million.
• D)$75 million.

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