United Builders Wants to Maintain a Target Capital Structure with 30

question 28

Multiple Choice

United Builders wants to maintain a target capital structure with 30% debt and 70% equity.Its forecasted net income is $550,000, and because of market conditions, the company will not issue any new stock during the coming year.If the firm follows the residual dividend policy, what is the maximum capital budget that is consistent with maintaining the target capital structure?

• A) $673,652
• B) $709,107
• C) $746,429
• D) $785,714
• E) $825,000

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