1. (rstd, rps, rs, rd) is the symbol that represents the required rate of return on short-term debt in the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) equation.

2. Bryant Co. has $2.3 million of debt, $1.5 million of preferred stock, and $3.3 million of common equity. What would be its weight on debt?

a. 0.21

b. 0.46

c. 0.17

d. 0.32