The Classic Car Co. has a before-tax cost of debt capital of 9%, a cost of preferred stock of 10%, a cost of equity capital of 14%, and a marginal tax rate of 40%. The market values of its debt, preferred stock and common stock are $40 million, $20 million, and $60 million respectively. Therefore, for evaluating average risk projects, the manager should use a discount rate of . (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round final answer to two decimal places.)

Laws corporation is considering the purchase of a machine costing $16,000. estimated cash savings from using the new machine are $4,120 per year. the machine will have no salvage value at the end of its useful life of six years and the required rate of return for laws corporation is 12%. the machine's internal rate of return is closest to (ignore income taxes) (a) 12% (b) 14% (c) 16% (d) 18%

Juan's investment portfolio was valued at $125,640 at the beginning of the year. during the year, juan received $603 in interest income and $298 in dividend income. juan also sold shares of stock and realized $1,459 in capital gains. juan's portfolio is valued at $142,608 at the end of the year. all income and realized gains were reinvested. no funds were contributed or withdrawn during the year. what is the amount of income juan must declare this year for income tax purposes?

In command economy, who makes production decisions? a. workers b. producers c. consumers d. the government