Bermuda Cruises issues only common stock and coupon bonds. The firm has a debt–equity ratio of 1.19. The cost of equity is 12.4 percent and the pretax cost of debt is 7 percent. What is the capital structure weight of the firm's equity if the firm's tax rate is 39 percent?

Over the past decade, brands that were once available only to the wealthy have created more affordable product extensions, giving a far broader range of consumers a taste of the good life. jaguar, for instance, launched its x-type sedan, which starts at $30,000 and is meant for the "almost rich" consumer who aspires to live in luxury. by marketing to people who desire a luxurious lifestyle, jaguar is using: