Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 63

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)It is important to use a discount rate that matches both the horizon and the risk of the cash flows.
• C)The equivalent after-tax interest rate is r(1 - τ).
• D)The highest interest rate, for a given horizon, is the rate paid on Australian government securities.

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