Langston Labs Has an Overall (Composite)WACC of 10%,which Reflects the Cost

question 18

Multiple Choice

Langston Labs has an overall (composite) WACC of 10%,which reflects the cost of capital for its average asset.Its assets vary widely in risk,and Langston evaluates low-risk projects with a WACC of 8%,average-risk projects at 10%,and high-risk projects at 12%.The company is considering the following projects: $\begin{array}{ccc}\text { Project } & \text { Risk } & \text { Expected Return } \\\text { A } & \text { High } & 15 \% \\\text { B } & \text { Average } & 12 \% \\\text { C } & \text { High } & 11 \% \\\text { D } & \text { Low } & 9 \% \\\text { E } & \text { Low } & 6 \%\end{array}$
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Which set of projects would maximize shareholder wealth?

• A) A and B.
• B) A,B,and C.
• C) A,B,and D.
• D) A,B,C,and D.
• E) A,B,C,D,and E.

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