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What is typically measured by the cost of capital of the riskiest projects?

Firm's credit rating

Industry's average cost of debt

Firm's overall cost of capital (correct)

Project's minimum rate of return

What is the primary focus when determining a firm's cost of capital?

Riskiest projects (correct)

Industry average risk

Least risky projects

Average project risk

Why is the cost of capital of the riskiest projects important for a firm?

To evaluate the risk of new projects

To set the minimum rate of return for all projects

To determine the firm's credit rating

To determine the firm's overall cost of capital (correct)

What is a key aspect of a firm's cost of capital?

Riskiest project's cost of capital Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about a firm's cost of capital if it is measured by the cost of capital of its riskiest projects?

The firm takes on high-risk projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the weighted average of the costs of capital for?

The collection of individual projects Signup and view all the answers

What does the weighted average cost of capital represent?

The average cost of capital for all projects Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of calculating the weighted average cost of capital?

To determine the overall cost of capital for a firm Signup and view all the answers

What is the weighted average cost of capital a measure of?

The overall cost of capital for a firm Signup and view all the answers

Why is the weighted average cost of capital important for a firm?

It represents the overall cost of capital for a firm Signup and view all the answers

A firm's overall cost of capital is?

Greater than its cost of debt. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that determines a firm's overall cost of capital?

Weighted average of cost of debt and cost of equity Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important for a firm to know its overall cost of capital?

To evaluate investment opportunities Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a firm's overall cost of capital if its cost of debt increases?

It increases Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a firm's cost of capital and its risk?

The cost of capital increases as risk increases Signup and view all the answers