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

question 85

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
Google Corporation has no debt on its balance sheet in 2008,but paid $1.6 billion in taxes.Assume that Google's marginal tax rate is 35% and Google's borrowing cost is 7%.
-Assume that investors hold Google stock in retirement accounts that are free from personal taxes.If Google were to issue sufficient debt to reduce its taxes by $600 million per year permanently,then the value that would be created is closest to:

• A)$6.4 billion.
• B)$8.6 billion.
• C)$9.8 billion.
• D)$14.3 billion.

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Trade Deficit

A situation where a country imports more goods and services than it exports, resulting in a negative balance of trade.

Foreign Assets

Investments or properties owned by individuals, companies, or governments in countries other than their own.

Trade Balance

The difference in value between a country's imports and exports over a certain period, indicating the relative strength of its economy.

Net Capital Outflow

The sum representing a country's outbound investments minus its inbound investments from abroad over a specific period.