The Jamestown Co

question 7

Multiple Choice

The Jamestown Co. has a capital structure which is based on 40 percent debt, 15 percent preferred stock, and 45 percent common stock. The flotation costs are 8 percent for common stock, 9
Percent for preferred stock, and 4 percent for debt. What is the weighted average flotation cost?

• A) 6.55 percent
• B) 6.68 percent
• C) 6.87 percent
• D) 7.00 percent
• E) 7.19 percent

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