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Chapter 4






                           The traditional view of gearing




               3.1 Graphical representation

                             The traditional view is based on real world observation.




                                                                                  k e


                       Cost of
                     capital %                                                     WACC





                                                                                    k d





                                                         X                     Gearing




                            $




                                                                                      Market value
                                                                                      of debt and
                                                                                      equity









                                                         X                     Gearing









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