The valuation of a bond, a business, or a loan is based upon the cash flow and your discount or required rate of return.

A$.$

The higher the required rate of return, the lower the value.

B$.$

The required rate of return has no impact on valuation.

C$.$

The higher the required rate of return, the higher the value.

D$.$

The lower the required rate of return, the lower the value.