Which of the Following Is Not True Regarding the Appropriate

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true regarding the appropriate discount rate to be used in conjunction with discounted cash flow (DCF) decision models?

• A) For projects of "above average" risk, the appropriate discount rate is the weighted-average cost of capital (WACC).
• B) It includes an estimate of the after-tax cost of debt.
• C) It can differ across investment projects, according to perceived risk of each project.
• D) It is also sometimes referred to as the "hurdle rate" for capital budgeting purposes.
• E) It can properly be viewed as the "minimum required rate of return" for a proposed investment.

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Definitions:

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Neural circuits and regions in the brains of birds that are responsible for the learning and production of birdsong.

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The study of genes, heredity, and genetic variation in living organisms.

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A quiet and variable type of vocalization made by young birds as they learn to sing.