Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 38

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Capital Structure and Unlevered Beta Estimates for Comparable Firms
-If the risk-free rate of interest is 6% and the market risk premium has historically averaged 5%,then the cost of capital for Nike is closest to:

• A)14.7%.
• B)10.2%.
• C)9.1%.
• D)13.5%.

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Definitions:

Total Assets

The sum of all resources owned by a company, valued according to accounting principles, including both current and non-current assets.

Current Position Analysis

A financial evaluation that assesses a company's current financial health, focusing on its ability to meet short-term obligations with its current assets.

Short-Term Creditors

Individuals or entities that have lent money to a company with the expectation that it will be repaid within a short timeframe, typically less than one year.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating short-term financial health and operational efficiency.