Compute the weighted average cost of capital


Problem:

Turner Delivery can buy a piece of equipment that is anticipated to provide an 8% return and can be financed at 5% with debt. Later in the year, the firm turns down an opportunity to buy a new machine that would yield a 15% return but would cost 17% t finance through common equity. Assume debt and common equity each represent 50% of the firm's capital structure.

Required:

Question 1: Compute the weighted average cost of capital.

Question 2: 1Which project(s) should be accepted?

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