Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 38

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Capital Structure and Unlevered Beta Estimates for Comparable Firms
-If the risk-free rate of interest is 6% and the market risk premium has historically averaged 5%,then the cost of capital for Nike is closest to:

• A)14.7%.
• B)10.2%.
• C)9.1%.
• D)13.5%.

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Definitions:

Flexible Budget Amounts

Budget figures that are adjusted based on changes in the volume of activity, allowing for a more accurate reflection of costs under different operational levels.

Flexible Budget Amounts

Variably adjusting budget figures that can change based on actual levels of activity, often used for more accurate financial planning.

Variable Costs

Costs that change in direct proportion to changes in the level of production or sales activity, such as raw materials and direct labor.

Fixed Costs

expenses that do not vary with changes in production volume or sales, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.