What Is the Weighted Average Cost of Capital for Mud

question 65

Multiple Choice

What is the weighted average cost of capital for Mud Bug Corporation? ? $$\begin{array} { l l r } \text { Source of Capital } & \text { Capital Components } & \text { Cost } \\\text { Long-Term Debt } & \$ 60,000 & 5.6 \% \\\text { Preferred Stock } & \$ 15,000 & 10.6 \% \\\text { Common Stock } & \$ 75,000 & 13.0 \%\end{array}$$

• A) 6.9%
• B) 8.5%
• C) 10.2%
• D) 9.8%

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