Question #47
Reading: Reading 21 Free Cash Flow Valuation
PDF File: Reading 21 Free Cash Flow Valuation.pdf
Page: 21
Status: Correct
Correct Answer: A
Part of Context Group: Q47-48
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Shared Context
Question
The weighted average cost of capital (WAC
Answer Choices:
A. 10.5%
B. 10.9%
C. 11.1%
Explanation
The debt-to-equity ratio of 25.0% means that the debt-to-total value is 25.0%/125.0% or
20.0%. The weight of debt is thus 20.0% and the weight of equity is 80.0%.
The WACC = [0.20 × (0.075) × (1 – 0.40)] + (0.80 × 0.12) = 10.5%