Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Discount Rate

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the discount rate used in NPV analysis?

• A)the rate of inflation
• B)the rate of interest earned on a savings account
• C)the required rate of return or the hurdle rate
• D)the rate of interest charged for debt financing of an investment

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