Daves IncRecently Hired You as a Consultant to Estimate the Company's

question 27

Multiple Choice

Daves Inc.recently hired you as a consultant to estimate the company's WACC.You have obtained the following information.(1) The firm's noncallable bonds mature in 20 years,have an 8.00% annual coupon,a par value of $1,000,and a market price of $1,050.00.(2) The company's tax rate is 40%.(3) The risk-free rate is 4.50%,the market risk premium is 5.50%,and the stock's beta is 1.20.(4) The target capital structure consists of 35% debt and the balance is common equity.The firm uses the CAPM to estimate the cost of equity,and it does not expect to issue any new common stock.What is its WACC?

• A)7.16%
• B)7.54%
• C)7.93%
• D)8.35%
• E)8.79%

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