What Is the Weighted-Average Cost of Capital for a Firm

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Essay

What is the weighted-average cost of capital for a firm with the following sources of funds and corresponding required rates of return: $5 million common stock at 16%,$500,000 preferred stock at 10%,and $3 million debt at 9%.All amounts are listed at market values and the firm's tax rate is 35%.

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