alleryStart learning →A project built with spare capacity to allow expansion costs more; the extra cost is the
Aoption premium
Bsalvage value
Csunk debt cost
Drisk-free rate
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. option premium
The additional upfront amount buys the right to expand and is the premium for the option.
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