Assume that Amazon is also considering investing in the carwash business.  In terms of capital structure, Amazon and Spffiy have a similar level of debt -- let's assume that their capital structure (% of debt vs. % of market value of equity) is identical.  The Beta for Spffiy stock is 0.54.  The Beta for Amazon's stock Is 1.81.  Based on this information please answer the following: 1) Which company, Spiffy or Amazon, would you assume (based on the above) to have a lower WACC?  Why? 2) Based on your answer to question 1, based on the NPV tool, to which company would investment in the carwash business look more attractive. 3) Does it make sense for bothSpiffy and Amazon to use their company wide WACC to evaluate an investment in the carwash business?  Why or why not?

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Assume that Amazon is also considering investing in the carwash business.  In terms of capital structure, Amazon and Spffiy have a similar level of debt -- let's assume that their capital structure (% of debt vs. % of market value of equity) is identical.  The Beta for Spffiy stock is 0.54.  The Beta for Amazon's stock Is 1.81.  Based on this information please answer the following:

1) Which company, Spiffy or Amazon, would you assume (based on the above) to have a lower WACC?  Why?

2) Based on your answer to question 1, based on the NPV tool, to which company would investment in the carwash business look more attractive.

3) Does it make sense for bothSpiffy and Amazon to use their company wide WACC to evaluate an investment in the carwash business?  Why or why not?

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