Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Standard Edition
Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Standard Edition
10th Edition
ISBN: 9780078034633
Author: Stephen Ross, Randolph Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 14.4, Problem 14.4BCQ
Summary Introduction

To discuss: The reason why the cost of debt is multiplied by (1 − TC) while calculating the weighted average cost of capital (WACC).

Introduction:

The cost of capital refers to the return that the investors expect on a particular investment. In other words, it refers to the compensation demanded by the investors for using their capital.

The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) refers to the weighted average of the cost of debt after taxes and the cost of equity.

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Fundamentals of Corporate Finance Standard Edition