The Following Information Relates to the Atlas Division of Global

question 61

Multiple Choice

The following information relates to the Atlas Division of Global Enterprises:
Interest rate on debt capital: 8%
Cost of equity capital: 12%
Market value of debt capital: $50 million
Market value of equity capital: $80 million
Income tax rate: 30%
On the basis of this information,Atlas's weighted-average cost of capital is closest to:

• A)7.3%.
• B)8.3%.
• C)9.5%.
• D)10.8%.
• E)some other figurE.

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