The market value of Charcoal Corporation's common stock is $20 million, and the market value of its risk-free debt is $5 million. The beta of the company's common stock is 1.25, and the market risk premium is 8 percent. If the Treasury bill rate is 5 percent, what is the company's cost of capital? (Assume no taxes.) 15.0 percent 14.6 percent 13.0 percent 7.0 percent

The market value of Charcoal Corporation's common stock is $20 million, and the market value of its risk-free debt is $5 million. The beta of the company's common stock is 1.25, and the market risk premium is 8 percent. If the Treasury bill rate is 5 percent, what is the company's cost of capital? (Assume no taxes.) 15.0 percent 14.6 percent 13.0 percent 7.0 percent

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter12: The Cost Of Capital

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