Consider the Following Equation: = (1

question 29

Multiple Choice

Consider the following equation: = (1 + ) - 1 The term in this equation refers to:

• A)the risk-free rate of interest on the dollar.
• B)the risk-free rate of interest on the yen.
• C)the cost of capital for the firm in terms of yen.
• D)the cost of capital in terms of dollars.
• E)the yen/dollar exchange rate.

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