We've found that the total value of VetaTaco is $2 million. The firm has $600,000 of debt financing. The pre-tax cost of debt is 10%. The cost of equity is 15%. Suppose VetaTaco does not pay taxes, what would be the firm's WACC? O 13.5% O 9.0% O 14.4% O 11.5%

We've found that the total value of VetaTaco is $2 million. The firm has $600,000 of debt financing. The pre-tax cost of debt is 10%. The cost of equity is 15%. Suppose VetaTaco does not pay taxes, what would be the firm's WACC? O 13.5% O 9.0% O 14.4% O 11.5%

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We've found that the total value of VetaTaco is $2 million. The firm has $600,000 of debt financing. The pre-tax cost of debt is 10%. The cost of equity is 15%. Suppose VetaTaco does not pay taxes, what would be the firm's WACC?
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