Burkhart and Mueller Has No Debt

question 74

Multiple Choice

Burkhart and Mueller has no debt.Its current total value is $9.5 million.What will the company's value be if it sells $4 million in debt and has a tax rate of 21 percent? Assume all debt proceeds are used to repurchase equity.

• A)$11.84 million
• B)$13.59 million
• C)$6.84 million
• D)$8.59 million
• E)$10.34 million

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