What Is the WACC for a Firm with 40% Debt,20

question 80

Multiple Choice

What is the WACC for a firm with 40% debt,20% preferred stock,and 40% equity if their respective costs are 9.23% before tax,12%,and 18%? The firm's tax rate is 35%.

• A) 9.48%
• B) 11.16%
• C) 12.00%
• D) 15.60%

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