Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Commerce Question 15

Practice objective / multiple choice question 15 from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Commerce Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 15 GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2020 • COMMERCE • objective

A company needs \(\text{₦}50{,}000{,}000\) for expansion. It can raise the funds by issuing 30 % equity at a cost of 12 %, borrowing 40 % from a bank at an interest rate of 8 % (corporate tax rate 30 %), and using the remaining 30 % from retained earnings at a cost of 6 %. Calculate the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) for the project (to two decimal places) and state the annual interest expense on the bank loan.

Answer Options

Correct Answer A. WACC = 7.64%, Interest = ₦1,600,000
B. WACC = 7.50%, Interest = ₦1,500,000
C. WACC = 8.00%, Interest = ₦2,000,000
D. WACC = 7.84%, Interest = ₦1,800,000
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
WACC = 7.64%, Interest = ₦1,600,000

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This is Gce Model Questions Vol1 2020 Commerce Question 15. It is one of the objective questions from the 2020 Gce Model Questions Vol1 Commerce examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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