Colborne Co

question 38

Multiple Choice

Colborne Co.requires a $500,000 investment on which the partners expect to earn $50,000 before considering the cost of financing.The after-tax cost of debt is 6%.If the company decides to finance one-half of the investment with debt, how much greater will the returns to the shareholders be?

• A)- 6%
• B)4%
• C)10%
• D)14%

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Rivalry Among Firms

Describes competition between businesses in the same industry aimed at gaining increased market share, revenues, and customer loyalty.