Each of the following factors affects the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) equation. Which are factors that a firm cannot control? Check all that apply. The firm's capital structure Interest rates in the economy The firm's dividend payout ratio Tax rates The impact of cost of capital on managerial decisions Consider the following case: Marston Manufacturing Company has two divisions, L and H. Division L is the company's low-risk division and would have a weighted average cost of capital of 9% if it was operated as an independent company. Division H is the company's high-risk division and would have a weighted average cost of capital of 15% if it was operated as an independent company. Because the two divisions are the same size, the company has a composite weighted average cost of capital of 12%. Division H is considering a project with an expected return of 13%. Should Marston Manufacturing Company accept or reject the project? O Accept the project Reject the project On what grounds do you base your accept-reject decision? Division H's project should be accepted, as its return is greater than the risk-based cost of capital for the division. Division H's project should be rejected since its return is less than the risk-based cost of capital for the