Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s) Below

question 4

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below

Assume that the risk-free rate of interest is 3% and you estimate the market's expected return to be 9%.
-The equity cost of capital for "Meenie" is closest to:

• A)4.50%.
• B)7.50%.
• C)9.30%.
• D)9.75%.

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Definitions:

Equity Method

The equity method is an accounting technique used for recording investments in other companies, where the investment is initially recorded at cost and adjusted thereafter for the investing company’s share of the investee’s profits or losses.

Carrying Value

The original cost of an asset, less any accumulated depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs, representing its value on the balance sheet.

Investment Account

A financial account held at a financial institution that contains securities, cash, and other assets, typically used for investing purposes.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used when a company holds a significant but not controlling investment in another company, recognizing its share of the investee's profits and losses.