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I need your help with this formula: WACC=50x0.12+10x0.08+20X0.06x(1-0.35)=$7.58 Million

My first question is where does the 1 come from and how do I calculate the figures in parenthesis?

And can you help me with the rest of the problem.

Thank you your help is GREATLY appreciated.

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The expert examines WACC formula calculations. The percentages of debt is determined.

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We can show weighted average cost of capital (WACC) this way :

WACC= we x kce + wps x kps + wd x kd x (1-T)

kce = cost of common stock

kps = cost of preferred stock

kd = cost of debt

we= percentage of common stock in the capital structure

wps= percentage of preferred stock

wd= percentage of ...

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