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What is the weighted average cost of capital for a corporation that finances an expansion project using 25% retained earnings and the rest as debt capital

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Answer:

The weighted average cost is 24.50%

Step-by-step explanation:

The weighted average cost of capital ( WACC ) is the cost incurred to finance a project or business as a whole. This rate based on the weights of each financing option.

Use the following formula in order to calculate the weighted average cost of capital

Weighted average cost of capital ( WACC ) = ( Weight of equity financing x Cost of Equity financing ) + ( Weight of Debt financing x Cost of Debt financing )

Where

Weight of equity financing = 25%

Weight of Debt financing = 100% - 25% = 75%

Cost of Equity financing = 11%

Cost of Debt financing = 29%

Placing values in the formula

Weighted average cost of capital ( WACC ) = ( 25% x 11% ) + ( 75% x 29% )

Weighted average cost of capital ( WACC ) = 2.75% + 21.75%

Weighted average cost of capital ( WACC ) = 24.50%

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