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In capital budgeting, which bonds are most sensitive to changes in interest rates?

Correct answer B. Long-term bonds

Explanation

The longer a bond's maturity, the more distant cash flows are discounted at the new rate, so a given change in interest rates moves the price of long-term bonds far more than short-term ones.

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