The Current Value of a fiRm Is $1,400

question 112

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 interest rate on the debt?

• A) 6.0%
• B) 7.0%
• C) 7.5%
• D) 11.0%
• E) 13.0%

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