The GIN Corp. is expected to pay a dividend of S3 which is expected to grow at 2% for a foreseeable future. The stock of the GiN Corp. is currently selling at a market price of $40. The company recently expanded its operations by issuing 10-year Corporate bond at par value ($1,000) which pays an annual coupon payment of 580. If the debt-equity ratio of the company is 0.40 and the corporate tax rate is 30%. what is the weighted average cost of capital of the company? Calculate the weighted average cost of capital. (A) The weighted average cost of capital is 9.50% (B) The weighted average cost of capital is 8.39% (C) The weighted average cost of capital is S.00% (D) The weighted average cost of capital is 5.60%

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The GIN Corp. is expected to pay a dividend of S3 which is expected to grow at 2% for a foreseeable future. The stock of the GiN Corp. is currently selling at a market price of $40. The company recently expanded its operations by issuing 10-year Corporate bond at par value ($1,000) which pays an annual coupon payment of 580. If the debt-equity ratio of the company is 0.40 and the corporate tax rate is 30%. what is the weighted average cost of capital of the company?

Calculate the weighted average cost of capital. (A) The weighted average cost of capital is 9.50% (B) The weighted average cost of capital is 8.39% (C) The weighted average cost of capital is S.00% (D) The weighted average cost of capital is 5.60%

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