Which of the Following Is NOT a Key Variable in the Weighted

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key variable in the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) equation?

• A) the before-tax cost of debt
• B) the risk-adjusted cost of equity
• C) the beta of the market portfolio
• D) the total market value of the firm's securities

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