An increase in the discount rate will______ O a. Reduce the present value of future cash flows O b. Increase the present value of future cash flows c.Have no effect on net present value Od. Compensate for reduced risk

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An increase in the discount rate will______

 

O a. Reduce the present value of future cash flows

 

O b. Increase the present value of future cash flows

 

c.Have no effect on net present value

 

Od. Compensate for reduced risk

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