Use the Information Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 171

Multiple Choice

Use the information below to answer the following question(s) .
Peabody Enterprises prepared the following sales budget:

The expected gross profit rate is 40% and the inventory at the end of February was $10,000. Desired inventory levels at the end of the month are 20% of the next month's cost of goods sold.
-What is the desired beginning inventory on June 1 at Peabody Enterprises?

• A) $1,120
• B) $1,680
• C) $1,440
• D) $8,400

Calculate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

Understand how market conditions and company policies affect the cost of capital.

Determine the cost of new equity and the effect of flotation costs.

Analyze the impact of capital structure on WACC and company valuation.

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