To Calculate the Weighted-Average Cost of Capital We Need to Know

question 93

Multiple Choice

To calculate the weighted-average cost of capital we need to know

• A)the relative percentage of capital provided by each source and the cost of invested capital.
• B)the required rate of return and the cost of invested capital.
• C)the cost of invested capital and the relative percentage of capital provided by each source.
• D)relative percentage of current liabilities and the required rate of return.

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Definitions:

Depreciable Assets

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Income Tax Impact

The effect of income tax laws on an entity's financial results, including how taxes influence net income or loss.

Negative Goodwill

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Consolidated Financial Statements

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