James Bay Water Park Operates in a World with Zero

question 46

Multiple Choice

James Bay Water Park operates in a world with zero taxes and no financial distress.The firm has a debt/equity ratio of 1.The cost of equity is 15% and the cost of debt is 8%.The only difference between Whispering Pines Resort and James Bay Water Park is that Whispering Pines Resort has a debt/equity ratio of 3.What is the cost of equity for Whispering Pines Resort?

• A)11.5%
• B)12.67%
• C)15.0%
• D)22.0%

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