PrimaCare Has a Capital Structure That Consists of $7 Million

question 95

Multiple Choice

PrimaCare has a capital structure that consists of $7 million of debt,$2 million of preferred stock,and $11 million of common equity,based upon current market values.The firm's yield to maturity on its bonds is 7.4%,and investors require an 8% return on the firm's preferred and a 14% return on PrimaCare's common stock.If the tax rate is 35%,what is Parker's WACC?

• A)7.21%
• B)8.12%
• C)10.18%
• D)12.25%

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Definitions:

Direct Materials Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of direct materials used in production and the expected (or standard) cost.

Actual Costs

The genuine expenses that are incurred in the production or acquisition of goods and services.

Standard Costs

Predetermined cost estimates relating to how much it should cost to produce a product or provide a service under normal conditions.

Time Variance

The difference between the projected time to complete a task and the actual time taken, often analyzed in project management.