Sapp Trucking's Balance Sheet Shows a Total of Noncallable $45

question 67

Multiple Choice

Sapp Trucking's balance sheet shows a total of noncallable $45 million long-term debt with a coupon rate of 7.00% and a yield to maturity of 6.00%.This debt currently has a market value of $50 million.The balance sheet also shows that the company has 10 million shares of common stock,and the book value of the common equity (common stock plus retained earnings) is $65 million.The current stock price is $22.50 per share;stockholders' required return,r_s,is 14.00%;and the firm's tax rate is 40%.The CFO thinks the WACC should be based on market value weights,but the president thinks book weights are more appropriate.What is the difference between these two WACCs?

• A) 2.48%
• B) 2.25%
• C) 2.36%
• D) 2.95%
• E) 1.77%

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Definitions:

Service Capacity

The maximum level of service that can be provided by a company or infrastructure before needing expansion or upgrades.

Current Cost

The cost to replace an asset or inventory at current market prices, differing from historical cost which is the original cost at the time of purchase.

Historical Cost

An accounting principle that assets should be recorded and valued at their original purchase cost.

Future Sacrifice

An expected loss of economic benefits due to commitments or obligations a business has entered into.