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XV NISM Series XV
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What is the formula for calculating the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)?

Practice question from NISM XV Mock Test 5 — bank. The correct answer is highlighted below with a full explanation.

Options

  1. [Ke * We] + [Kd * (1-Tx) * Wd]

    Correct answer

  2. B

    [Ke * We] × [Kd * (1-Tx) * Wd]

  3. C

    [Ke * We] - [Kd * (1-Tx) * Wd]

  4. D

    [Ke * We] ÷ [Kd * (1-Tx) * Wd]

Why this is the answer

WACC combines the weighted costs of equity and debt, accounting for tax benefits on debt.

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