The Current Value of a fiRm Is $1,400

question 33

Multiple Choice

The current value of a firm is $1,400. The firm has $1,000 in pure discount debt due in one year and the risk-free rate is 6%. The firm's assets will be worth either $1,200 or $1,500 in one year. What is
The current value of the firm's equity?

• A) $318
• B) $421
• C) $457
• D) $943
• E) $1,400

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