M&M Proposition 2: Melba's Toast Has a Capital Structure with 30

question 78

Multiple Choice

M&M Proposition 2: Melba's Toast has a capital structure with 30% debt and 70% equity. Its pretax cost of debt is 6%, and its cost of equity is 10%. The firm's marginal corporate income tax rate is 35%. What is the appropriate WACC?

• A) 8.17%
• B) 6.35%
• C) 8.80%
• D) 7.44%

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Long Lines

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Binding Price Ceiling

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Binding Price Ceiling

A price ceiling set below the equilibrium price, leading to a shortage of goods since demand exceeds supply at the set price.