Assume JUP Has Debt with a Book Value of $20

question 28

Multiple Choice

Assume JUP has debt with a book value of $20 million,trading at 120% of par value.The bonds have a yield to maturity of 6%.The firm has book equity of $20 million,and 2 million shares trading at $18 per share.The firm's cost of equity is 12%.What is JUP's WACC if the firm's marginal tax rate is 35%?

• A)9.60%
• B)8.76%
• C)9.00%
• D)6.24%

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