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CTFA · Question #61

When using a probability tree approach, we discount the various cash flows to their present value at:

The correct answer is C. The risk-free rate. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Investment Management

Question

When using a probability tree approach, we discount the various cash flows to their present value at:

Options

  • AThe firm's weighted-average cost of capital
  • BThe project's required rate of return
  • CThe risk-free rate
  • DThe after-tax cost of the firm's long-term debt

How the community answered

(67 responses)
  • A
    12% (8)
  • B
    3% (2)
  • C
    79% (53)
  • D
    6% (4)

Topics

#probability tree#risk-free rate#discount rate#capital budgeting

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