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Weighted average capitalisation rate

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  • June 25, 2021 at 3:59 pm #626307
    alawi sayed
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    Hello Sir,

    In Kaplan attempt to answer the following question of capitalised cost of borrowing in the this way

    Weighted average capitalisation rate =
    (9% × 15 / 39) + (11% × 24 / 39) = 3.5% + 6.8% = 10.3%
    $
    Borrowing costs =
    $6m × 10.3% × 9/12 463,500
    + $2m × 10.3% × 5/12 85,833
    = 549,333

    But according to the lectures seems to be more logical was as in this way

    15 X 9% = $1.35
    24 x 11%= $ 2.64
    total = $ 3.99

    then ($3.99 / 39)x100 = 10.23%

    $6mx10.23%x9/12 = $ 460350
    $2mx10.23%x5/12 = $ 85250

    total interest = $ 545600

    So by this way we will have slight difference than the kaplan way because of the difference in
    the weighted average capitalisation rate

    which way we have to use?

    Thanks,

    Carriageways Co had the following bank loans outstanding during the whole of 20X8 which form the
    company’s general borrowings for the year:
    $m
    9% loan repayable 20X9 15
    11% loan repayable 20Y2 24
    Carriageways Co began construction of a qualifying asset on 1 April 20X8 and withdrew funds of $6 million
    on that date to fund construction. On 1 August 20X8 an additional $2 million was withdrawn for the same
    purpose.
    Calculate the borrowing costs which can be capitalised in respect of this project for the year ended
    31 December 20X8.
    A $549,333
    B $411,999
    C $750,000
    D $350,000

    June 30, 2021 at 7:45 pm #626735
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    If you look at their calculations then they have rounded the figures to 3.5% (3.46153846%) and 6.8% (6.76923077%), hence the differences. Add the numbers in brackets together and you will get your 10.23%.

    Thanks

    July 1, 2021 at 11:14 am #626788
    alawi sayed
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    Thanks.

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