A Linear Probability Model You Have Developed Finds There Are

question 59

Multiple Choice

A linear probability model you have developed finds there are two factors influencing the past bankruptcy behavior of firms: the equity multiplier and the total asset turnover ratio. Based on past bankruptcy experience, the linear probability model is estimated as:
PD_i = 0.02 (equity multiplier) + 0.01 (total asset turnover)
A firm you are thinking of lending to has an equity multiplier of 3.2 times and a total asset turnover ratio of 1.95. Calculate the firm's expected probability of default, or bankruptcy.

• A) 7.06 percent
• B) 7.92 percent
• C) 8.35 percent
• D) 9.12 percent

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Definitions:

Output

The total amount of goods and services produced by an economy, business, or machine in a given period.

MC Equals MR

A condition in economics where the marginal cost of producing an additional unit is equal to the marginal revenue received from selling that unit, often used to determine the optimal level of production in perfectly competitive markets.

Demand Curve

A graph showing the relationship between the price of a good or service and the quantity demanded by consumers.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller who has exclusive control over the supply of a good or service, often leading to reduced competition.