Ford Motor Company Is Discussing New Ways to Recapitalize the Firm

question 103

Multiple Choice

Ford Motor Company is discussing new ways to recapitalize the firm and raise additional capital.Its current capital structure has a 10% weight in equity,20% in preferred stock,and 70% in debt.The cost of equity capital is 15%,the cost of preferred stock is 10%,and the pretax cost of debt is 8%.What is the weighted average cost of capital for Ford if its marginal tax rate is 30%?

• A)7.01%
• B)7.42%
• C)7.98%
• D)8.01%

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Definitions:

Underapplied

A situation in cost accounting where the allocated manufacturing overhead costs are less than the actual overhead costs incurred.

Overapplied

Refers to a condition where the overhead costs allocated exceed the actual costs incurred, similar to overapplied overhead but more general.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect costs related to manufacturing that are not directly tied to a specific product, like maintenance, utilities, and management salaries.

Cost of Goods Sold

The immediate expenses related to manufacturing products sold by a business, encompassing both materials and labor.