Which of the Following Best Describes What Rate of Return

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what rate of return should be used when finding the present value of a series of cash flows?

• A)Free cash flows should be discounted at the firm's average cost of debt capital to find the value of its operations.
• B)Free cash flows should be discounted at the firm's weighted average cost of capital to find the value of its operations.
• C)Free cash flows should be discounted at the firm's cost of equity capital (preferred and common) to find the value of its operations.
• D)Free cash flows should be discounted at the firm's cost of preferred equity capital and pre-tax cost of debt capital to find the value of its operations.

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Definitions:

Clearly Defined

Clearly stated, easy to understand, and precisely outlined characteristics or boundaries of a concept or object.

Satisfactory Solution

A resolution or answer to a problem that meets the minimum requirements or expectations of the involved parties.

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A field of study that examines the decision-making processes of individuals, focusing on the actual observable behavior rather than on hypothetical models.

Complete Certainty

A situation where all variables and outcomes in a decision-making process are known and predictable.