Calculate the WACC for a Firm That Pays 10% on Its

question 82

Multiple Choice

Calculate the WACC for a firm that pays 10% on its debt, requires an 18% rate of return on its equity, finances 45% of assets with debt, and has a tax rate of 35%.

• A) 12.83%
• B) 14.00%
• C) 14.40%
• D)18.20%

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