A Firm Is Using $30 Million in Debt, $10 Million

question 63

Multiple Choice

A firm is using $30 million in debt, $10 million in preferred stock and $60 million in common equity to finance its assets. If the before tax cost of debt is 8%, cost of preferred stock is 10%, and the cost of common equity is 15%; calculate the weighted average cost of capital for the firm assuming a tax rate of 35%.

• A) 12.4%
• B) 11.56%
• C) 10.84%
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans to commercial banks, influencing monetary policy and the cost of borrowing.

Employee Benefit

An employee benefit is a form of compensation provided to employees in addition to their regular salaries or wages, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Discount Rate

This rate is essential in discounted cash flow analysis for calculating the present value of future cash flows.

Present Value

The immediate financial worth of an expected future sum of money or cash flows, discounted with a predetermined rate of return.