Suppose the Domestic Cost of Capital for a U

question 41

Multiple Choice

Suppose the domestic cost of capital for a U.S.-based company is 10%. Also, the U.S. interest rate is 6% and the European interest rate is 7%. What is the foreign denominated cost of capital for the company?

• A) 11.04%
• B) 11.26%
• C) 11.51%
• D) 11.98%

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