If a Firm Adopts a Large Proportion of Above-Average-Risk Investment

question 56

Multiple Choice

If a firm adopts a large proportion of above-average-risk investment projects that are not offset by below-average-risk investment projects, ____.

• A) its cost of capital will rise
• B) the average risk premium for the firm will decline
• C) the risk-free rate will increase as more risk is added
• D) its cost of capital will fall

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