Which Component Is More Likely to Be Biased If Book

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which component is more likely to be biased if book values are used in the calculation of WACC rather than market values?

• A) Debt.
• B) Preferred stock.
• C) Common stock.
• D) All categories should be equally biased.

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