The cost of debt capital for a firm . a. is equal to the current yield (not ytm) on the firm’s outstanding bonds b. can be calculated by estimating the beta of the firm’s equity and then using the sml c. can be calculated by looking at the coupon rates on existing bonds of similar risk d. can be estimated even if the firm’s bonds are not publicly traded, by looking at the yield to maturity on bonds outstanding from peer group firms with similar ratings and maturity.

Schuepfer inc. bases its selling and administrative expense budget on budgeted unit sales. the sales budget shows 1,800 units are planned to be sold in march. the variable selling and administrative expense is $4.30 per unit. the budgeted fixed selling and administrative expense is $35,620 per month, which includes depreciation of $2,700 per month. the remainder of the fixed selling and administrative expense represents current cash flows. the cash disbursements for selling and administrative expenses on the march selling and administrative expense budget should be: