A Firm Is Considering Two Different Capital Structures

question 27

Multiple Choice

A firm is considering two different capital structures.The first option is an all-equity firm with 75,000 shares of stock.The second option is 50,000 shares of stock plus some debt.Ignoring taxes, the break-even level of earnings before interest and taxes between these two options is $95,000.How much money is the firm considering borrowing if the interest rate is 8 percent?

• A)$353,519
• B)$395,833
• C)$386,852
• D)$400,186
• E)$403,519

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