Assume JUP Has Debt with a Book Value of $24

question 29

Multiple Choice

Assume JUP has debt with a book value of $24 million, trading at 120% of par value. The firm has book equity of $28 million, and 2 million shares trading at $20 per share. What weights should JUP use in calculating its WACC?

• A) 41.86% for debt, 58.14% for equity
• B) 37.67% for debt, 62.33% for equity
• C) 33.49% for debt, 66.51% for equity
• D) 29.30% for debt, 70.70% for equity

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