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question 46

Multiple Choice

Use the information for the question(s) below.
You founded your own firm three years ago. You initially contributed $200,000 of your own money and in return you
received 2 million shares of stock. Since then, you have sold an additional 1 million shares of stock to angel investors. You are
now considering raising capital from a venture capital firm. This venture capital firm would invest $5 million and would
receive 2 million newly issued shares in return
-After the venture capitalist's investment, what percentage of the firm will you own?

• A) 25%
• B) 50%
• C) 40%
• D) 33%

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Definitions:

Straight-Line Method

The straight-line method is a depreciation technique that allocates an even amount of depreciation expense over the useful life of an asset.

Amortization of Bond Discount

The gradual reduction or write-off of the difference between the face value and the lower issuing price of a bond over its term, impacting the issuer's financial statements.

Interest Expense

The financial obligation incurred from borrowing money over a set time frame.

Straight-Line Amortization

Straight-line amortization is a method of gradually reducing the cost of an intangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts.