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Which of the following is the CORRECTLY describes the effect on the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) if tax rates decrease?
A The WACC will increase because the cost of debt will increase
B The WACC will decrease because the cost of debt will decrease
C The WACC will decrease because the cost of equity will decrease
D The WACC will increase because the cost of equity will increase
My answer is A but the Scheme is C without any explanation
i had done imaginary calculation as in lets say its an 8% loan notes and the old tax rates is 30% and the new one is 15%
30%
year
1 (100)
2 5.6
3 5.6
4 5.6
5 105.6
IRR = Kd = 6%
15%
1 (100)
2 6.8
3 6.8
4 6.8
5 106.8
IRR = Kd = 7%
isnt the cost of debt increases as the tax rate drop? or am I wrong somewhere in my imaginary calculation
I don’t think this question is correct