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Problem 1: Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding the weighted average cost of capital (WACC)?
Group of answer choices
Option 1: The cost of equity is tax deductible.
Option 2: The cost of debt is tax deductible.
Option 3: Market values should be used to calculate weights, where possible.
Option 4: A higher WACC indicates higher financing costs.
Problem 2: Which of the following leads to an increase in the aftertax cost of debt?
Group of answer choices
Option 1: The company's tax rate declines.
Option 2: Market interest rates decline.
Option 3: the debt-equity ratio of the company declines.
Option 4: The company's beta increases.
Option 5: The company's bond rating improves.