Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) From a theoretical standpoint,the capital weights used to calculate the WACC should be based on the market values of the different securities.However,if a firm's book value weights are close to its market value weights,book value weights can be used as proxies.
• B) Generally,only long-term debt is included in the calculation of the WACC,because the WACC is used for capital budgeting purposes,which includes long-term assets,and those assets are financed with long-term capital.
• C) The first break point a firm encounters in capital budgeting is for retained earnings,unless a firm has zero or negative net income.
• D) The weighted average cost of capital will change whenever a break point occurs.
• E) Answers a and b are both false.

Identify the characteristics and outcomes of purely competitive markets in long-run equilibrium.

Recognize the role of marginal cost, average total cost, and price in achieving productive and allocative efficiency.

Understand the significance of maximizing consumer surplus and producer surplus in economic welfare.

Distinguish between economic profit, normal profit, and loss scenarios for competitive firms.

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