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The Weighted Average Cost of Capital for Patrick Corp

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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 after tax cost of debt will rise from 6% to 10%,what is the marginal cost of capital?


Definitions:

Discount Rate

This is the discount rate used in the process of DCF to calculate the present value of cash flows that are to be received in the future.

Present Value

Today's calculated value of a future monetary sum or cash flow patterns, utilizing a specific rate of return.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows, reflecting the time value of money and risk of cash flows.

Annuity

A financial instrument that provides a steady flow of payments to a person, often employed as a source of income for those in retirement.

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