The Firm Is Considering Moving to a Capital Structure That

question 16

Multiple Choice

The firm is considering moving to a capital structure that is comprised of 40 percent debt and 60 percent equity, based on market values. The new funds would be used to replace the old debt and to repurchase stock. It is estimated that the increase in riskiness resulting from the leverage increase would cause the required rate of return on debt to rise to 7 percent, while the required rate of return on equity would increase to 9.5 percent. If this plan were carried out, what would be AJC's new WACC and total value?

• A) 7.38%; $800,008
• B) 7.38%; $813,008
• C) 7.50%; $813,008
• D) 7.50%; $790,008
• E) 7.80%; $790,008

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Definitions:

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the expected cost based on standard pricing.

Material Inventory

Stocks of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods that a company holds at any given time to ensure smooth production and sales.

Material Price Variance

The variance that arises when the actual price paid for materials differs from the standard or expected price, affecting production costs.

Fixed Contract Price

A predetermined and agreed-upon amount that will be paid for the delivery of goods or services under a contract, regardless of changes in costs or expenses.