Howell Enterprises Is Forecasting EPS of $4

question 37

Multiple Choice

Howell Enterprises is forecasting EPS of $4.00 per share for next year.The firm has 10,000 shares outstanding, it pays 12 percent interest on its debt, and it faces a 40 percent marginal tax rate.Its estimated fixed costs are $80,000 while its variable costs are estimated at 40 percent of revenue.The firm's target capital structure is 40 percent equity and 60 percent debt and it has total assets of $400,000.On what level of sales is Howell basing its EPS
Forecast?

• A)$1,000,000
• B)$480,400
• C)$316,722
• D)$292,445
• E)$105,280

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Definitions:

Profit-Maximizing Level

The production output level at which a business achieves the highest possible profit, where marginal cost equals marginal revenue.

Total Labor Cost

The complete expenditure incurred by an employer for the compensation of employees, including wages, benefits, and taxes.

Profit-Maximizing Level

The point at which a company can achieve the highest profit, where marginal revenue equals marginal cost.

Total Revenue

The entire amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.