11. Suppose that the company currently has no debt and has an equity cost of capital of 12%. The company is considering borrowing funds at a cost of 6% and using these funds to repurchase existing shares of stock. Assume perfect capital markets. If the company borrows until equity is 2 times higher than the debt, levered cost of equity would be closest to: A) 10.0%. B) 12.0%. C) 15.0%. D) 16.0%.

11. Suppose that the company currently has no debt and has an equity cost of capital of 12%. The company is considering borrowing funds at a cost of 6% and using these funds to repurchase existing shares of stock. Assume perfect capital markets. If the company borrows until equity is 2 times higher than the debt, levered cost of equity would be closest to: A) 10.0%. B) 12.0%. C) 15.0%. D) 16.0%.

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter13: Capital Structure Concepts

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