Which One of the Following Represents the Rate of Return

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following represents the rate of return a firm must earn on its assets if it is to maintain the current value of its securities?

• A)Cost of equity
• B)Internal rate of return
• C)Aftertax cost of debt
• D)Weighted average cost of capital
• E)Debt-equity ratio

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