The weighted average cost of capital (WACC) is:

A. The cost of equity only
B. The average cost of all sources of capital weighted by their proportions in the capital structure
C. The interest rate on the latest loan
D. The dividend rate on preference shares only
Correct Answer: B. The average cost of all sources of capital weighted by their proportions in the capital structure

WACC is used as the discount rate for projects of average risk.

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