The Weighted Average Cost of Capital for Patrick Corp

question 57

Multiple Choice

The weighted average cost of capital for Patrick Corp. is currently 10%. Patrick Corp. is considering a new project but must raise new debt to finance the project. Debt represents 25% of the capital structure. If the aftertax cost of debt will rise from 6% to 10%, what is the marginal cost of capital?

• A) 10.25%
• B) 10.75%
• C) 11.00%
• D) not enough information to answer the question

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