Use the Following Information to Answer the Question(s)below

question 22

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Galt Industries is trading for $20 per share and has 25 million shares outstanding.Galt Industries has a debt-equity ratio of 0.4 and its debt is zero coupon debt with a ten-year maturity and a yield to maturity of 8%.
-In describing Galt's equity as a call option,the maturity of this option is:

• A)5 years.
• B)10 years.
• C)20 years.
• D)infinite.

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Definitions:

Replenishment Lead Time

The time interval between placing an order and receiving the goods, crucial for inventory management.

Holding Cost

The total expense associated with storing unsold goods or inventory over a period, including warehousing, insurance, depreciation, and opportunity costs.

Understocking

A situation where inventory levels are too low, leading to potential lost sales and dissatisfaction among customers.

Customer Service Level

A measure of the quality of service provided to customers, often reflecting the ability to meet customer needs and resolve issues.