Calculate the After-Tax WACC Based on the Following Information: Nominal

question 43

Multiple Choice

Calculate the after-tax WACC based on the following information: nominal interest rate on debt = 16%; cost of common equity = 30%; equity to value = 60%; debt to value = 40%; and tax rate = 25%.

• A)10.0%
• B)16.0%
• C)19.8%
• D)22.8%

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