A Firm Has a Debt-To-Equity Ratio of 1

question 41

Multiple Choice

A firm has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.0. If it had no debt, its cost of equity would be 12 percent. Its cost of debt is 9 percent. What is its cost of equity if there are no taxes?

• A)21 percent
• B)18 percent
• C)15 percent
• D)16 percent

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