Given That Events a and B Are Mutually Exclusive and P(A)

question 9

Multiple Choice

Given that events A and B are mutually exclusive and P(A) = 0.5 and P(B) = 0.7, are A and B independent?

• A) no
• B) yes
• C) cannot be determined

Understand the relationship between Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), Earnings Per Share (EPS), and Degree of Financial Leverage (DFL).

Calculate and understand the implications of restructuring a firm's capital through debt issuance and equity repurchase.

Analyze the impact of taxes on a firm's cost of capital and overall financial decisions.

Understand and apply the Modigliani and Miller Propositions I and II within the context of corporate finance.

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