Changes in the Discount Rate Used to Complete Net Present

question 22

Multiple Choice

Changes in the discount rate used to complete net present value analysis can have a significant impact on the estimated value of the investment and therefore affect the overall investment decision. As the required internal rate of return (IRR) increases, the net present value will:

• A) decline
• B) increase
• C) remain the same
• D) become zero

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