Ford Motor Company Is Discussing New Ways to Recapitalize the Firm

question 104

Multiple Choice

Ford Motor Company is discussing new ways to recapitalize the firm and raise additional capital.Its current capital structure has a 20% weight in equity,10% in preferred stock,and 70% in debt.The cost of equity capital is 14%,the cost of preferred stock is 10%,and the pretax cost of debt is 9%.What is the weighted average cost of capital for Ford if its marginal tax rate is 30%?

• A)7.87%
• B)8.21%
• C)8.89%
• D)9.21%

Understand the differences between variable and fixed costs in cost accounting.

Develop skills in contributing format income statement preparation.

Apply cost accounting concepts to make informed financial decisions.

Understand and apply absorption costing techniques.

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