Suppose That TW, Inc

question 65

Multiple Choice

Suppose that TW, Inc. has a capital structure of 25 percent equity, 15 percent preferred stock, and 60 percent debt. If the before-tax component costs of equity, preferred stock and debt are 13.5 percent, 9.5 percent and 4 percent, respectively, what is TW's WACC if the firm faces an average tax rate of 30%?

• A) 6.19%
• B) 6.48%
• C) 7.2%
• D) 9.0%

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Definitions:

Output

The amount of products or services generated by a company, sector, or economic system within a specific timeframe.

Constant Returns

Refers to a situation in production where increasing the inputs by a certain factor results in output increasing by the same factor.

Production Functions

A mathematical expression that describes the relationship between inputs and the maximum output that can be produced with those inputs.

Scale

The size of a business or operation, which can impact its production cost, efficiency, and ability to compete in the market.