Which of the Following Is the Rate of Return, Based

question 138

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the rate of return, based on discounted cash flows, that a company can expect to earn by investing in a capital asset?

• A) Rate of return
• B) Net present value (NPV)
• C) Internal rate of return (IRR)
• D) Payback period

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