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question 21

Multiple Choice

Trumbull, Inc., has total value (debt plus equity) of $500 million and $200 million face value of 1-year zero coupon debt. The volatility ( $\sigma$ ) of Trumbull's total value is 0.60, and the risk-free rate is 5%. Assume that N(d1) = 0.9720 and N(d2) = 0.9050.
-What is the value (in millions) of Trumbull's equity if it is viewed as an option?

• A) $228.77
• B) $254.19
• C) $282.43
• D) $313.81
• E) $345.19

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