An Estimated WACC Computed Using Some Sort of Proxy for the Average

question 48

Multiple Choice

An estimated WACC computed using some sort of proxy for the average equity risk of the projects in a particular business unit is known as the:

• A) Business unit WACC
• B) Pure play beta
• C) Divisional WACC
• D) Component cost

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