If KT Expects to Maintain a Debt to Equity Ratio

question 51

Multiple Choice

If KT expects to maintain a debt to equity ratio for this project of .6 then KT's equity cost of capital,r_E,for this project is closest to:

• A)5.0%
• B)12%
• C)15.0%
• D)17.0%

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