A Firm Has 5,000,000 Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, Each

question 91

Multiple Choice

A firm has 5,000,000 shares of common stock outstanding, each with a market price of $10.00 per share. It has 55,000 bonds outstanding, each selling for $990 with a $1,000 face value. The bonds mature in 15 years, have a coupon rate of 8 percent, and pay coupons semiannually. The firm's equity has a beta of 2.0, and the expected market return is 15 percent. The tax rate is 21 percent and the WACC is 16 percent. Calculate the risk-free rate.

• A) 27.68 percent
• B) 1.79 percent
• C) 3.56 percent
• D) 2.12 percent

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Definitions:

Price Ceiling

A government-imposed limit on how high a price can be charged for a product or service, typically used to control costs for essential items like food and rent.

Equilibrium Price

The market price at which the quantity of goods supplied is equal to the quantity of goods demanded, representing a state of market balance.

Shortage

A situation where demand exceeds supply, resulting in insufficient availability of a product or service.

Permanent Shortage

A sustained situation where the demand for a good or service persistently exceeds its supply, often due to fixed or limited quantities.