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

question 126

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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