Which of the Following Statements Is Most Correct

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is most correct?

• A) The WACC is a measure of the before-tax cost of capital.
• B) Typically the after-tax cost of debt financing exceeds the after-tax cost of equity financing.
• C) The WACC measures the marginal after-tax cost of capital.
• D) Statements a and b are correct.
• E) Statements b and c are correct.

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