GQ Earned $740,000 Before Taxes This Year

question 55

Multiple Choice

GQ earned $740,000 before taxes this year. The firm has a debt ratio of 30%, a marginal tax rate of 35%, and a dividend payout ratio of 40%. GQ has no preferred stock. What is GQ's break point for equity?

• A) $634,286
• B) $962,000
• C) $412,286
• D) $288,600

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