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ADiscounts its free cash flows
BTotals the book value of assets
CCompares it with industry peers
DApplies the owner's required return
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Compares it with industry peers
The market approach values the subject firm by comparison with other companies in the same industry, of similar size or region.
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