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If a project's only risk is diversifiable,

A) only half the risk premium should be added to the discount rate.
B) only half the risk premium should be subtracted from the discount rate.
C) the risk premium should be added to the discount rate.
D) the risk premium should be subtracted from the discount rate.
E) no risk premium should be attached to the discount rate.

Diversifiable Risk

A type of investment risk that can be reduced or eliminated in a portfolio through diversification, as it is not correlated with market movements.

Risk Premium

The extra return expected by an investor for holding a risky asset, over and above the risk-free rate.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in calculating the present value of future cash flows. It reflects the time value of money and risk.

  • Gain insight into the principles of diversifiable versus nondiversifiable risk.
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