The Weights Used in the Computation of a Project's Flotation

question 26

Multiple Choice

The weights used in the computation of a project's flotation costs should be based on the:

• A)market values of the firm's outstanding debt and equity.
• B)current book value of the firm's debt and equity.
• C)firm's historical debt-to-equity ratio.
• D)the firm's target debt-to-equity ratio.
• E)project's actual sources of funding.

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