A Firm Has a Debt-To-Equity Ratio of 1

question 27

Multiple Choice

A firm has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1. Its cost of equity is 16%,and its cost of debt is 8%. If there are no taxes or other imperfections,what would be its cost of equity if the debt-to-equity ratio were 0?

• A) 8%
• B) 10%
• C) 12%
• D) 14%
• E) 16%

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