Acme Supply Co

question 35

Multiple Choice

Acme Supply Co.has a new project that will require the company to borrow $3,000,000.Acme has made an agreement with three lenders for the needed financing.First National Bank will give $1,500,000 and wants 10% interest on the loan.Lockup Bank will give $1,000,000 and wants 12% interest on the loan.Southern National Bank will give $500,000 and wants 13% interest on the loan.What is the weighted average cost of capital for this $3,000,000?

• A)10.55%
• B)11.17%
• C)11.66%
• D)12.16%

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Definitions:

Comparative Advantage

The capacity of a person, business, or nation to create a product or offer a service with a lesser opportunity cost compared to its rivals.

Production

The process of creating goods and services through the combination of labor, materials, and technology.

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households or individuals.

Comparative Advantage

An economic theory stating that a country or individual can produce goods at a lower opportunity cost than their trade partners, leading to more efficient trade outcomes.