Understanding the Cost of Capital
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What does the cost of capital represent for a firm?

  • The cost of financing (correct)
  • The cost of production
  • The cost of labor
  • The cost of goods sold
  • Why are financial managers ethically bound to only invest in projects that exceed the cost of capital?

  • To increase firm value (correct)
  • To maximize the cost of capital
  • To prevent losses for the firm
  • To minimize the firm value
  • Why is it important for firms to maintain an optimal mix of debt and equity financing?

  • To have fixed financing costs
  • To increase financing costs
  • To avoid any financing costs
  • To minimize the overall cost of capital (correct)
  • Why does the firm undertake the investment opportunity when it can earn 7% on funds costing only 6%?

    <p>Because the expected return is greater than the financing cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the firm reject the investment opportunity with a 12% expected return and 14% financing cost?

    <p>Because the expected return is less than the financing cost</p> Signup and view all the answers

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