Estimating the cost of capital


Problem:

DeVille Industrial Machines issued 154,000 zero coupon bonds seven years ago. The bonds originally had 30 years to maturity with a 7.4 percent yield to maturity. Interest rates have recently increased, and the bonds now have an 8.5 percent yield to maturity.

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Question: If the company has a $46.9 million market value of equity, what weight should it use for debt when calculating the cost of capital?

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