If a Firm Applies Its Overall Firm's Beta to Projects

question 38

Multiple Choice

If a firm applies its overall firm's beta to projects with varying levels of risk,the firm will tend to:

• A)reject the riskiest projects.
• B)accept all low-risk projects.
• C)accept only projects of equal risk to its current operations.
• D)remain at its current level of overall risk.
• E)become riskier over time.

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