What Discount Rate Is Used in the Net Present Value

question 58

Multiple Choice

What discount rate is used in the net present value of the refunding decision?

• A) The before-tax cost of the new debt
• B) The after-tax cost of new debt
• C) The weighted average cost of capital
• D) The after-tax cost of total firm capital

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