Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)The actual return kept by an investor will depend on how the interest is taxed.
• B)The equivalent after-tax interest rate is r(1 - τ).
• C)The highest interest rate,for a given horizon,is the rate paid on U.S.Treasury securities.
• D)It is important to use a discount rate that matches both the horizon and the risk of the cash flows.

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Definitions:

Capital Balances

The amount of money that partners or owners have invested in a business, which may change over time with the addition of profits or the deduction of losses and withdrawals.

Income-Sharing

A strategy where income is distributed between stakeholders, partners, or employees based on an agreed-upon formula, often used to motivate and reward.

Net Income

The amount of profit remaining after all operating expenses, taxes, and interest are deducted from total revenue.

Beginning Capital

The amount of capital or equity held by a business or individual at the start of an accounting period.