The Five and Dime Store Has a Cost of Equity

question 92

Multiple Choice

The Five and Dime Store has a cost of equity of 14.8 percent, a pretax cost of debt of 6.7 percent, and a tax rate of 34 percent.What is the firm's weighted average cost of capital if the debt-equity ratio is .46?

• A)10.18 percent
• B)11.72 percent
• C)11.53 percent
• D)13.49 percent
• E)14.93 percent

Identify the components that establish standard time for a task.

Distinguish between different time study techniques and their uses.

Recognize the significance of allowances and performance ratings in setting labor standards.

Understand the calculation of normal time and standard time from observed data.

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