The Required Rate of Return on a Certain Bond Changes

question 32

Multiple Choice

The required rate of return on a certain bond changes from 12 percent to 8 percent, causing the price of the bond to change from $900 to $1,100. The bond price elasticity of this bond is

• A)-0.36.
• B)-0.44.
• C)-0.55.
• D)-0.67.
• E)0.67.

Analyze cash flow projections to determine the viability of projects through various capital budgeting techniques.

Understand the concept of payback period and its limitations as a project evaluation method.

Comprehend how resource constraints influence project selection based on NPV.

Grasp the basics of the Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) and its application in project evaluation.

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