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Richmond Clinic has obtained the following estimates for its costs of debt and equity at various capital structures:
After-Tax | ||
Percent | Cost of | Cost of |
Debt | Debt | Equity |
0% | 16% | |
20% | 6.6% | 17% |
40% | 7.8% | 19% |
60% | 10.2% | 22% |
80% | 14.0% | 27% |
What is the firm's optimal (lowest cost) capital structure? Please include an excel formula (if applicable).
A) What percent equity?
B) What percent debt?
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