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Calculate the WACC for a Firm with a Debt-Equity Ratio

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Calculate the WACC for a firm with a debt-equity ratio of 1.5. The debt pays 10% interest and the equity is expected to return 16%. Assume a 35% tax rate and risk-free debt.


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