Which One of the Following Represents the Best Estimate for a Firm's

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following represents the best estimate for a firm's pre-tax cost of debt?

• A)the current coupon on the firm's existing debt
• B)the firm's historical cost of capital
• C)the current yield on the firm's existing debt
• D)the current yield-to-maturity on the firm's existing debt
• E)twice the rate of return currently offered on risk-free securities

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