Swirlpool, Inc

question 70

Multiple Choice

Swirlpool, Inc. has found that its cost of common equity capital is 18 percent, and its cost of debt capital is 8 percent. The firm is financed with 60 percent common shares and 40 percent debt. What is the after-tax weighted average cost of capital for Swirlpool, if it is subject to a 40 percent marginal tax rate?

• A) 10.37%
• B) 12.00%
• C) 12.72%
• D) 14.00%

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