If a fiRm Recalculates Its WACC Based Solely on Lower

question 352

Multiple Choice

If a firm recalculates its WACC based solely on lower growth expectations for the firm, the new WACC will be:

• A) The same as the previous WACC because growth expectations do not affect WACC.
• B) Lower than the previous WACC because the cost of debt will decline.
• C) Lower than the previous WACC because the cost of equity will decline.
• D) Higher than the previous WACC because the cost of debt will increase.
• E) Higher than the previous WACC because the cost of equity will increase.

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