FUND.OF CORPORATE FINANCE(LL)
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ISBN: 9781260443714
Author: Ross
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Chapter 16, Problem 11QP
M&M and Taxes [LO2] In the previous question, suppose the corporate tax rate is 35 percent. What is EBIT in this case? What is the WACC? Explain.
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