Use the Tables for the Question(s) Below

question 15

Multiple Choice

Use the tables for the question(s) below.

The following are financial ratios for three comparable companies:

-Based upon the average EV/EBITDA ratio of the comparable firms,Ideko's target economic value is closest to:

• A)$191 million.
• B)$155 million.
• C)$157 million.
• D)$193 million.

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