One-fifth of the total market value of X Ltd. consists of loan stock, which has a cost of 10%. Another company, Y Ltd. is identical in every respect to X Ltd., except that its capital structure is all-equity, and its cos

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One-fifth of the total market value of X Ltd. consists of loan stock, which has a cost of 10%. Another company, Y Ltd. is identical in every respect to X Ltd., except that its capital structure is all-equity, and its cost of equity is 16%. According to Modigliani and Miller approach, if we ignored taxation and tax relief on debt capital (proposition I), what would be the cost of equity of X Ltd. ?
(A) 16.5%
(B) 17.5%
(C) 18.5%
(D) 19.5%

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

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