The Following Summarized Information Is Available for Central Plains Company

question 12

Essay

The following summarized information is available for Central Plains Company at December 31 of the current year:

The debt of Central Plains has a before-tax cost rate of 11.5%, preferred stock has a cost of 12.1%, and common equity has a cost of 14.2%. The tax rate for Central Plains is 34%.
Calculate the weighted average cost of capital for Central Plains at December 31 of the current year.

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