A Firm Has an Expected Return on Equity of 16

question 58

Multiple Choice

A firm has an expected return on equity of 16% and an after-tax cost of debt of 8%.What debt-equity ratio should be used in order to keep the WACC at 12%?

• A) .50
• B) .75
• C) 1.00
• D) 1.50

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Definitions:

Adjusting Entry

A record finalized at the close of a financial period for assigning earnings and costs to the actual period of occurrence.

Estimated Returns Inventory

An accounting method used to estimate the value of goods that are expected to be returned by customers.

Gross Profit

The difference between sales revenue and the cost of goods sold, before deducting operating expenses, interest, and taxes.

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used for accounting purposes and planning by organizations, which may not align with the calendar year.