A Firm Has a Capital Structure with $75 Million in Equity

question 70

Multiple Choice

A firm has a capital structure with $75 million in equity and $45 million of debt. The cost of equity capital is 10% and the pretax cost of debt is 7%. If the marginal tax rate of the firm is 40%, compute the weighted average cost of capital of the firm.

• A) 6.7%
• B) 7.0%
• C) 7.8%
• D) 8.6%

---

Definitions:

March Put

An options contract which grants the holder the right to sell a specific financial instrument at a predetermined price before or at a specified date in March.

Underlying Stock

Refers to the specific security or asset on which a derivative instrument, such as an option or future, is based.

March 30 Call Option

A financial derivative that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy an asset at a specified price on or before March 30.

Intrinsic Value

The actual, fundamental value of an asset, investment, or company, based on underlying perception of its true value including all aspects of the business.