A Firm Has Zero Debt in Its Capital Structure

question 29

Multiple Choice

A firm has zero debt in its capital structure. Its overall cost of capital is 9%. The firm is considering a new capital structure with 40% debt. The interest rate on the debt would be 4%. Assuming that the corporate tax rate is 34%, its cost of equity capital with the new capital structure would be?

• A) 10.32%.
• B) 11.20%.
• C) 11.00%.
• D) 13.95%.

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Definitions:

Merchandise Creditors

Suppliers or vendors to whom a company owes money for inventory purchased on credit.

Current Liability

A current liability is a company's short-term financial obligation that is due within one year or within the normal operating cycle.

Current Asset

Assets expected to be converted into cash, sold, or consumed within one year or the normal operating cycle of a business, whichever is longer.

Direct Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash flow information from the company's operations is used, as opposed to the indirect method which adjusts net income for accruals.