Calculate the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)based on the Following

question 75

Multiple Choice

Calculate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) based on the following information: the capital structure weights are 50% debt and 50% equity; the interest rate on debt is 10%; the required return to equity holders is 20%; and the tax rate is 30%.

• A)7.0%
• B)10.0%
• C)13.5%
• D)17.5%

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