Determine the Expected Return on Equity for a Firm with a WACC

question 64

Essay

Determine the expected return on equity for a firm with a WACC of 12%, $500,000 in 9% debt, $800,000 in equity.Both debt and equity are shown at market values, and the firm pays no taxes.How can the expected return on equity be reduced?

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