What Is the WACC for a Firm Using 55% Equity

question 34

Multiple Choice

What is the WACC for a firm using 55% equity with a required return of 15%, 35% debt with a required return of 8%, 10% preferred stock with a required return of 10%, and a tax rate of 35%?

• A) 10.72%
• B) 11.07%
• C) 11.70%
• D)12.05%

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Definitions:

Departmental Profit

The profit generated by a specific department within a company after direct costs and expenses related to the department are subtracted from its revenue.

Total Assets

The sum of all owned resources with economic value that a company possesses, which can contribute to its future revenue.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with a company's main operational activities, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Profit Centers

Divisions or segments of a company that are responsible for generating their own revenue and profit, with their performance measured based on profitability.