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

question 71

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
d'Anconia Copper is considering issuing one-year debt,and has come up with the following estimates of the value of the interest tax shield and the probability of distress for different levels of debt:
-If in the event of distress,the present value of distress costs is equal to $25 million,then the optimal level of debt for d'Anconia Copper is:

• A)$50 million.
• B)$60 million.
• C)$70 million.
• D)$80 million.

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Definitions:

Accumulate

To gather or collect, often a gradual increase of items or value over time.

Invest

The act of allocating resources, usually money, with the expectation of generating an income or profit.

Compounded Annually

Involves the process where interest is added to the principal sum at the end of each year, for the purpose of calculating the next year's interest.

Annual Payments

Regular payments made once a year.