QUESTION 15 Weston Company has expected earnings before interest and taxes of $54,000, an unlevered cost of capital of 8.7 percent, nd a tax rate of 25 percent. The company has $1,500,000 of debt that carries a 6 percent coupon. The debt is selling at par alue. What is the value of this company? $4,906,635 $5,047,414 $5,188,193 $5.228 072

QUESTION 15 Weston Company has expected earnings before interest and taxes of $54,000, an unlevered cost of capital of 8.7 percent, nd a tax rate of 25 percent. The company has $1,500,000 of debt that carries a 6 percent coupon. The debt is selling at par alue. What is the value of this company? $4,906,635 $5,047,414 $5,188,193 $5.228 072

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