What Is the WACC for a Firm with Equal Amounts

question 88

Multiple Choice

What is the WACC for a firm with equal amounts of debt and equity financing,a 17% before-tax company cost of capital,a 35% tax rate,and a 10% coupon rate on its debt that is selling at par value?

• A) 10.40%
• B) 14.25%
• C) 15.25%
• D) 16.00%

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