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What is the firm's weighted average cost of capital?

Transcribed Image Text:A firm is financed with 40% risk-free debt and 60%
equity. The risk-free rate is 7%, the firm's cost of
equity capital is 18%, and the firm's marginal tax
rate is 35%. What is the firm's weighted average cost
of capital?
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