For a Typical Firm, Which of the Following Sequences Is

question 21

Multiple Choice

For a typical firm, which of the following sequences is CORRECT? All rates are after taxes, and assume that the firm operates at its target capital structure.

• A) rs > re > rd > WACC.
• B) re > rs > WACC > rd.
• C) WACC > re > rs > rd.
• D) rd > re > rs > WACC.
• E) WACC > rd > rs > re.

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