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Chapter 12, Problem 26P

a)

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To determine: The unlevered cost of capital of US Company.

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Cost of capital refers to the return that the investors expect on a particular investment. In other words, it refers to the compensation demanded by the investors for using their capital.

b)

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To determine: The after-tax debt cost of capital of US Company.

c)

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To determine: The weighted average cost of capital of US Company.

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Weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is the rate at which a company is expected to pay on an average to all the security holders in order to finance its assets.

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