Anson Jackson Court Company (AJC)

The Anson Jackson Court Company (AJC) currently has $200,000 market value (and book value) of perpetual debt outstanding carrying a coupon rate of 6%. Its earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are $100,000, and it is a zero growth company. AJC's current cost of equity is 8.8%, and its tax rate is 40%. The firm has 10,000 shares of common stock outstanding selling at a price per share of $60.00.

Refer to the data for the Anson Jackson Court Company (AJC). What is AJC's current total market value and weighted average cost of capital?

a. $800,000; 7.0%

b. $800,000; 7.5%

c. $800,000; 8.0%

d. $600,000; 8.0%

e. $600,000; 7.5%