X company has an unlevered cost of capital of 11%,  a cost of debt of 8%, and a tax rte of 35%. What is the target debt-equity ratio if the targeted cost of equity is 12%?

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X company has an unlevered cost of capital of 11%,  a cost of debt of 8%, and a tax rte of 35%. What is the target debt-equity ratio if the targeted cost of equity is 12%?

 

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