The L Corp. has determined that its optimal capital structure consists of 40 percent debt and 60 percent equity. Calculate the firm’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Assume external equity for cost of equity calculation. rd before Tax = 8% , Tax = 40% , P0 = $40, Growth = 6% , D0 = $3.00, Flotation cost = 7% of market price 10.64% 13.05% 7.24% 8.61% 9.83%

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The L Corp. has determined that its optimal capital structure consists of 40 percent debt and 60 percent equity. Calculate the firm’s weighted average cost of capital (WACC). Assume external equity for cost of equity calculation.

rd before Tax = 8% ,  Tax = 40% ,  P0 = $40,  Growth = 6% , D0 = $3.00, Flotation cost = 7% of market price

  
10.64%
 
13.05%
 
7.24%
 
8.61%
 
9.83%
 
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