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question 55

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
The Aardvark Corporation is considering launching a new product and is trying to determine an appropriate discount rate for evaluating this new product.Aardvark has identified the following information for three single division firms that offer products similar to the one Aardvark is interested in launching:
-The unlevered cost of capital for Antelope Incorporated is closest to:

• A)10.3%.
• B)9.9%.
• C)10.1%.
• D)9.5%.

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