A company has a cost of equity of 10% and an interest rate of 6%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.5, and the corporate tax rate is 40%. What is the company's weighted average cost of capital ?

CS Executive · Financial and Strategic Management · PYQS · December 2023
A company has a cost of equity of 10% and an interest rate of 6%. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 1.5, and the corporate tax rate is 40%. What is the company's weighted average cost of capital ?
(A) 7.2%
(B) 6.16%
(C) 7.6%
(D) 8.4%

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

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